Senior Philanthropy Director/ Transformational Giving

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. _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?_ Join usu2014Where your Career is a Force for Good Job Description: Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else u2013 itu2019s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worldu2019s 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 that matters, 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, youu2019ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifeu2019s work with an ongoing mission thatu2019s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youu2019re 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 Senior Philanthropy Director to support the Transforma tional Giving tea m . An ideal candidate would reside in either the South Florida market (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or F t. Mye rs) OR our Central South Texas market (Dallas, Houston or Austin ). Where Your Career is a Force for Good WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Senior Philanthropy Director helps lead a multi-year transformational fundraising effort that identifies, 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 will possess extraordinary 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. Assists donors in creating expansive programmatic offerings and institutional philanthropy through giving to the American Red Cross Climate Crisis Campaign. This position reports to the Vice President, Climate Change and Sustainability 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 positionu2019s 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 : Bacheloru2019s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline required. Experience : Minimum 10 years of fundraising and/or sales experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Must have extensive knowledge of fundraising and/or sales principles and techniques in large organizations. Must have a successful track record in the solicitation of large amounts of funds. Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, presentation and communication (Interpersonal, oral and written) skills. Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiseru2019s Edge, ). Ability to work on a team. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Travel: 25% - 50% business travel may be required. 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 cultivation and strategies for growing partnerships. SALARY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000 plus incentives Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. 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. u2022 Medical, Dental and Vision Plans u2022 Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts u2022 PTO + Holidays u2022 401K with 6% Match u2022 Paid Family Leave u2022 Employee Assistance u2022 Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term u2022 Service Awards and Recognition _Apply now Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_ _make your career a force for good_ _The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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._ u200b _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 u2014 the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance u2014 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. 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Created: 2026-02-20