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When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared 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 a Fundraising Business Development Director to support our Southwest Rocky Mountain Division. This division supports the following states: TX, LA, NM, AZ, AR, NV, UT, CO, MO, OK, and WY. This is a hybrid position. 25% to 40% of the time will be spent traveling to meet donors throughout the Division, and the remainder will be spent in a home office.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Fundraising Business Development Director is responsible for meeting revenue goals and continuing to diversify donor support within the specific geographic territory. Incumbents will identify and develop new corporate relationships to support corporate philanthropic giving and/or corporate social responsibility initiatives (e.g., cause-marketing campaigns, employee engagement, in-kind support, co-branding, etc.) to maximize awareness and revenue impact for the organization. Conduct ongoing analysis of prospects within assigned territory and refine new prospect/donor selection and cultivation process. This role is not eligible for relocation.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Implement overall fundraising strategy, managing assigned donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth and engage donors in the mission of the organization. Portfolios typically include complex donor solicitation of corporations with 7-figure+ donor capacity and propensity. Ultimately, transition account to relationship manager for ongoing cultivation, stewardship and solicitation after programmatic support has been established.
- Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue from primarily corporate accounts with significant capacity.
- Develop strategies to identify and leverage relationships with C-suite contacts. Secure meetings, make presentations, prepare proposals, and directly solicit to 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 the objectives and interests of the donor/prospect.
- Compile and analyze data/information about accounts in portfolio for the development of solicitation strategy.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of fundraising, sales, or marketing experience in a large organization or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Management Experience: N/A
- Skills & Abilities: A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Must have successful track record in identification and solicitation of large revenue accounts. Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, and presentation skills. Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Ability to work on a team.
- Travel: 25%-40% travel may be required.
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 and learn.
- Medical, Dental and 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 your career a force for good!
