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American Red Cross · 4 days ago

Regional Chief Development Officer - Virginia Region (location flexible in state)

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to serve as the Regional Chief Development Officer for the Virginia Region. In this high-profile role, you’ll drive philanthropic growth, cultivate major donor relationships, and lead a talented team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious financial goals that support our lifesaving mission.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

Hiring Manager

Misha McAllister

Responsibilities

Design and execute multi-year fundraising strategies to grow annual revenue and build a sustainable donor base

Guide a team of five Philanthropy Officers and engage leadership volunteers to implement effective fundraising strategies

Serve as the primary liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee, supporting members in their fundraising roles

Oversee implementation of organizational campaigns in the region

Act as a senior leader in the Region and direct the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization; ensure that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising

Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target ($8M/year and below), and managing to meet the fundraising expense target

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

Orient new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensure they receive the necessary support to be successful volunteer fundraisers

Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors ($5,000+), leading face-to-face solicitations and stewardship efforts

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipStrategic planningTeam managementPhilanthropic revenue growthFundraising CRM systemsMS Office proficiencyExceptional communicationRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership 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

Five years of management experience

Must have a proven track record of team management/leadership

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning abilities

Proficiency in MS Office and fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce)

Frequent travel within the Virginia Region; occasional travel to divisional offices and Washington, D.C

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)