Regional Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Donors

The Regional Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Donors, is responsible for meeting fundraising goals by identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate donors to support the American Red Cross mission. This hybrid role involves working from home and office with travel in the Gulf Coast Region to meet donors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive corporate fundraising plan.
• Drive disaster relief fundraising to support urgent Red Cross needs.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Maintain donor engagement records and prospecting efforts in Salesforce.
• Identify and cultivate innovative corporate donor strategies to secure financial support.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement.
• Assist corporations in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement.
• Articulate Red Cross programs and align them with corporate interests.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with corporate partners.
• Serve as primary contact for corporate donors ensuring their needs are met.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop volunteers supporting the mission.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align partnerships with community needs and organizational objectives.
• Represent the organization at events to build relationships and promote the mission.

Requirements

• 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).

Skills

• Individual Fundraising
• Sales
• Relationship Management
• Donor Cultivation
• Donor Solicitation
• Partnership Management
• Fundraising Goal Setting
• Negotiation
• Organizational Skills
• Communications Skills
• Driving

Languages

English