Regional Philanthropy Officer

American Red Cross; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

American Red Cross in Fort Worth, TX seeks a seasoned Regional Philanthropy Officer to build transformational partnerships with local donors and align giving with disaster relief priorities. This hybrid role blends remote work with weekly in-office presence and regional travel.

You will lead major gift fundraising, manage a donor portfolio, and craft personalized proposals. Strong communication, relationship-building, and data-driven planning are essential to drive revenue and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of fundraising or sales experience required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
• Experience with donor retention and complex requests.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage a portfolio of donors giving $5,000+ annually.
• Develop strategies to solicit gifts aligned with donor interests.
• Build and maintain a robust donor pipeline.
• Engage donors during disaster relief with timely communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align donor strategies.
• Track performance metrics and report in Salesforce.
• Represent Red Cross at events and with community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Pipeline management

Donor engagement

Strategic fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce.com

Job description

Job Description:

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are looking for a seasoned fundraising professional to join the Individual Fundraising team as a Regional Philanthropy Officer. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraiser who goes beyond traditional major gifts work and successfully builds and closes transformational philanthropic partnerships. This Officer will position Fort Worth based donors as strategic partners, aligning their philanthropic goals with the Red Cross mission to drive lasting impact.

The Officer will build a robust donor pipeline, develop customized engagement strategies aligned with donor interests, and mobilize philanthropic support-particularly during times of disaster response when urgency and mission alignment are critical.

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with in-office presence (1 day per week) and in-region travel to meet with donors and community partners.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Strategic Major Gifts Fundraising

• Lead the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually with a focus on $10,000+ gifts.
• Develop and execute customized solicitation strategies that align donor interests with Red Cross priorities.
• Manage a disciplined portfolio of prospects and donors to achieve measurable revenue goals.
• Build a sustainable donor pipeline that drives long-term philanthropic growth.

Disaster Relief & Mission-Responsive Fundraising

• Mobilize donors quickly and effectively during disaster relief efforts.
• Communicate urgent needs with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
• Adapt fundraising strategies in real time as organizational priorities shift during emergency response.

Relationship-Driven Donor Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned donors, ensuring a responsive, high-touch donor experience.
• Build authentic, trust-based relationships rooted in strong emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Anticipate donor needs and proactively create meaningful engagement opportunities.

Compelling Communication & Storytelling

• Clearly articulate the Red Cross mission, programs, and impact to diverse audiences.
• Craft personalized proposals, impact reports, and engagement strategies that inspire deeper investment.
• Translate donor interests into meaningful philanthropic opportunities with measurable community impact.

Data-Driven Execution & Process Excellence

• Track performance metrics and adjust strategies to ensure revenue targets are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce to support effective prospecting and stewardship.
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, and attention to detail across multiple active relationships.

Volunteer Leadership & Collaboration

• Inspire and support passionate volunteer leadership who advance the mission.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align donor strategies with organizational priorities and community needs.
• Represent the organization confidently at events and public-facing engagements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required.
• A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com).
• Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the region is required.

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

Strategic, Metrics-Driven Fundraising Leader

• Proven ability to design and execute major gift strategies that achieve measurable revenue outcomes.
• Skilled at forecasting results and managing performance metrics.
• Highly disciplined in pipeline management and follow-through

Authentic Relationship Builder

• Establishes long-term, trust-based relationships with donors and key stakeholders.
• Brings professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence to complex donor conversations.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to a donor-centered experience.

Agile & Mission-Responsive

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-urgency environments.
• Remains steady and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Motivated by tangible community impact and mission-driven results.

Collaborative & Influential

• Works effectively across teams and functions.
• Leads through influence, not authority.
• Engages volunteers and colleagues with energy, clarity, and purpose.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 -$90,000 annually.

The position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan based on individual and organizational performance.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and a comparison to other employees already in this role.