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Regional Philanthropy Officer American Red Cross
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Description
Compensation Type: Annual salaryJob Type:
Full Time
Hybrid (remote and in-person)
Pay Range: $65K - $70K
Organization's Mission: Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Position Summary: 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.
The position will work from home with available office space as needed and occasionally required. You will frequently travel for face-to-face meetings with donors.
The donor area for this opportunity will cover central and southern Utah, with emphasis around the Silicon Slopes area. The main focus is Utah County, Washington County (St. George area), with small amounts of south Salt Lake County.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This position is responsible for meeting annual revenue and blood collection targets by working with an assigned portfolio of donors, sponsors and prospects to advance the mission of the organization and acknowledging and stewarding donors and sponsors on the impact of their giving to the American Red Cross. This position is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual attainment of both revenue and blood collection goals with a portfolio that is balanced evenly between revenue goals and blood collection goals.
This position reports to the Regional Chief Development Officer.
Primary Responsibilities: -Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits and virtual meetings including preparation of personalized materials.
-Meet personal annual revenue targets by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
-Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
-Fundraising and Blood Sponsorship Targets, Portfolio Management: Manages an assigned portfolio of donors, sponsors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising and blood unit collection goals tied to segmented or blended portfolio as specified in performance standards, including both renewable/recaptured gifts and new incremental revenue. Personally solicits assigned donor portfolio through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials.
-Responsible for achieving blood collection goals by
1) securing commitment from an executive or other sponsor decision maker to organize multiple blood drives throughout the year, which facilitates that account manager “booking” blood drives on specific dates with the sponsor’s blood drive coordinator and
2) work collaboratively with the executive/sponsor decision maker, Red Cross account manager and sponsor blood drive coordinator to ensure sufficient sign-ups are attained to successfully execute the blood drive.
-Maintain donor records within our database management tool. (Salesforce)
-Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to the American Red Cross.
-Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate.
Desired Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
-Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required.
-Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required.
-A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
-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: Frequent travel within the Region is required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move 15 to 30 pounds. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic). Ability to work in a small cubicle and the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Overall mobility is essential. It may also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
Significant expertise with Salt Lake City metro (Ogden to Provo) area funding community, highly desirable.
*****As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment ****
Benefits / Why Work With Us: 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 4% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
How to Apply: https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Salt-Lake-City-UT/Regional-Philanthropy-Officer_RC62806
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: SALT LAKE CITY
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Contact: NancyJohn
Email: nancy.john@redcross.org
Phone: 8015544575