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Regional Director of Development

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience., Minimum 7 years of fundraising or sales experience., 5 years of management experience in a related field., Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

  • Drive revenue-oriented culture to meet financial targets of $14.5M.
  • Lead and manage fundraising strategies and staff in the North Carolina Region.
  • Cultivate relationships with major donors and corporate sponsors for fundraising.
  • Oversee implementation of organizational campaigns and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

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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.
 

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Director of Development to support our Fundraising Team in the North Carolina Region.   This is a work-from-home opportunity that can be based anywhere within the state of NC.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Director of Development is responsible for driving a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets to strengthen and grow the donor base and the development program to meet assigned financial targets of $14.5M.  Lead staff and leadership volunteers in planning, managing, and implementing fundraising development strategies for the Region.  Represent region to cultivate donors and sponsors to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue. Maintain a portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects and personally make solicitations. Manage a team including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance. Manage resource allocations and coordinate staff assignments. Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

  • Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies for the region. Grow annual revenue in the short-term, while diversifying the donor sponsorship base towards long–term sustainability.
  • Lead focused growth by working directly with top donor prospects in coordination with the Region’s Development Staff.
  • Develop a written plan and implement a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward appropriate donors at the $2,500 level or higher, emphasizing maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
  • Oversee the implementation of organizational campaigns in the region. Act as a senior leader in the Region and direct the Regional Development team for strategic decisions for the organization; ensure that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising.
  • Accountable for achieving or exceeding the Region’s minimum fundraising target ($10M/year and below) and managing to meet the fundraising expense target. Revenue targets may increase due to major domestic disasters. Maintain own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects, responsible for personally making face-to-face donor solicitations and meeting national/regional fundraising metrics.
  •  Cultivate relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison for representatives of large corporations and foundations for solicitation and stewardship purposes. Collaborate with national headquarters development and donor recruitment staff to identify and maximize fundraising opportunities. Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee. Orient new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensure they receive the necessary support to be successful volunteer fundraisers.
  • Work with Leadership to determine the reporting structure for the fundraising staff in the Region based on the Regional structure and ensure the use of best practices for measuring staff members’ performance. Manage and develop field staff and volunteers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience: 5 years of management experience.
  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of fundraising/ sales experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Experience with increasing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies, developing and implementing broad-based fundraising programs, and knowledge of “best practices” in development.
  • A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
  • Skills & Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written 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: Requires frequent travel within the Region. Occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC.

  

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Significant sales/fundraising leadership expertise in the North Carolina Region.

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 balance your 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

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

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.

 

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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