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 aSenior Philanthropy Director to supporttheTransformationalGiving team. An ideal candidate wouldresideineithertheSouth Florida market(Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West PalmBeachor Ft. Myers) OR our Central South Texas market (Dallas,HoustonorAustin). 

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.

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,foundationsand 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.

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,oraland 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 isrequired.

Travel:25% -50% business travel may berequired.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Expertisein theSouth Floridaor 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 cultivat