Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer / Foundations

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

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The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer / Foundation Partnerships to support our Greater New York Region (NYC and the surrounding communities).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional to join the Individual and Foundational team as a Senior Philanthropy Officer, Foundation Partnerships. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in successful private foundation fundraising and/ or grants management, with a demonstrated track record of securing private institutional gifts or grants at or exceeding six and seven figures. 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 position is a blend of work-from-home, in-person meetings with donors, and an occasional team meeting in a local office.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

• Implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in the New York City market with the capacity to make five-to-seven figure grants, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
• Identify and solicit new foundation donors within assigned geography to increase geography size. Conduct donor meetings to present funding opportunities that align with donor interest and/or provide updates on the impact of their grantmaking.
• Work with the local fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture from previous donors. Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.

• Maintain donor records within our database management tool. (Salesforce)
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum seven years of sales and/or fundraising experience required.
• Five years' of experience working with private foundations preferred.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for retaining current donors and securing grants from prospects.
• Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop complex proposals and grant reports.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is quired.
• 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: Occasional travel within New City and the surrounding communities required.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $105,000 -$115,000 annual plus the opportunity to participate in an incentive plan.

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 comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Strong working knowledge of private foundation community in New York City and surrounding region, with experience securing and managing up to seven figure foundation grants.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

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

• Medical, Dental 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

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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