Senior Philanthropy Director/ Transformational Giving

American Red Cross; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSAs

PTO and holidays

401K with match

Paid family leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

American Red Cross in Texas seeks a Senior Philanthropy Director to lead transformational giving across Dallas, Houston, or Austin markets. You will grow top-tier donor portfolios, design personalized requests, and coordinate with national teams to align proposals with donor interests.

Requires a decade of fundraising/sales experience, exceptional communication, and a strategic mindset. Relocation may be available; this is a full-time on-site role with competitive benefits and a path to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 10 years of fundraising and/or sales experience.
• Proven track record in soliciting large gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-year transformational fundraising effort with high-net-worth donors.
• Grow and manage an assigned portfolio including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Collaborate with national and regional teams to align donor proposals with organizational goals.
• Prepare presentations and proposals; secure meetings and solicit gifts.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Analytics

Project management

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Excel

Job description

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description

JoiningtheAmerican Red Cross is like nothing else -it'sas 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 thatmatters,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'llhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing missionthat'sbigger than all of us. As you care for others,you'recared 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.

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Senior Philanthropy Director to supporttheTransformationalGiving team.An ideal candidate wouldresideinour Central South Texas markets (Dallas,Houston, orAustin).

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Senior Philanthropy Director helps lead a multi-year transformational fundraisingeffortthatidentifies, engages, cultivates,solicits, and stewards new prospects and existing donors. Cultivates high-potential relationships and develops personalized asks and proposals to these prospective supporters. The ideal candidate willpossessextraordinary communication skills and be an open, achievement-oriented professional. Responsible for growing an assigned portfolio of top-tier prospects and donors, including a blended portfolio of individual donors, corporations, and high-value volunteers.Assistsdonors in creating expansive programmatic offerings and institutional philanthropy through giving to the American Red Cross. This position reports to the Vice President of Transformational Giving. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities)

• Implementan overallfundraising strategy, managinganassigned donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth and engage donors in the mission of the organization. Portfolios typically include complex donor solicitation of corporations, individuals and foundationswithseven-figure+ donor capacity and propensity.


• In addition to this position's assigned portfolio, partnerwithfield fundraisers to maximize revenue growth among individuals,foundations, and corporate donorswithseven-figure capacityunder a shared credit model.


• Develop strategies toidentifyandleveragerelationships withfamilies, foundation decision-makers, andC-suite contacts. Secure meetings, make presentations, prepare proposals, and directlysolicitto cultivate and grow relationships.


• Work collaboratively with other departments and partner with development staff at the national and/or regional offices to prepare presentations and proposals matching theobjectivesand interests of the donor/prospect.


• Compile and analyze data/information about accounts inportfoliosfor the development of solicitation strategy.


• Responsible for the recruitment of high-net-worth donors to support the American Red Cross.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education

Bachelor's degree in business,marketing,or related disciplinerequired.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of fundraising and/or sales experience or equivalent combination of education and related experiencerequired. Must have extensive knowledge of fundraising and/or sales principles and techniques in large organizations. Must havea successfultrack recordin the solicitation oflarge amountsof funds.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, presentation, and communication (Interpersonal,oral, and written) skills. Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.Proficiencyin Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g.Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com). Ability to work on a team. A current, valid driver's license andgooddriving record arerequired.

Travel

25% -50% business travel may berequired.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Expertisein theSouth /Central Texasfunding communitieswithmajor gifts.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to the cause, and adaptability.


• Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy.


• Tenacity and persistence in pursuing stronger engagement and support frommajordonorprospects.


• Self-starter with excellent skills in new donor cultivation and strategies for growing partnerships.

SALARY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $145,000- $160,000plus incentives

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 todetermineyour actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience youhave,andcomparisonto other employees already in this role.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care ofyou,while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive benefits help you inbalancing home and work. With our resources andperks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans


• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts


• PTO + Holidays


• 401K with 6% Match


• Paid Family Leave


• Employee Assistance


• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term


• Service Awards and Recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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