American Red Cross
Job Title: Regional Philanthropy Officer – Corporate Donors
Location: Greater St. Louis Area
Job Summary: The American Red Cross is looking for a Corporate Regional Philanthropy Partner who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This is a hybrid role where you work from home and office, and also travel around your geographic area to meet with donors.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy:
Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising plan.
Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts.
Corporate Donors:
Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative corporate donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives.
Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement.
Relationship Management:
Build and sustain two-way strategic relationships with key stakeholders at corporate partner organizations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate donors, ensuring their needs are met.
Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission.
Collaboration and Outreach:
Work with cross-functional teams to align partnerships with community needs and organizational objectives.
Represent the organization at events to build relationships and promote our mission.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of corporate fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience.
Proven track record of securing corporate donations and managing partnerships.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
