at American Red Cross in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
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!
Direct fundraising and development activities for assigned territories and/or regions from a Division perspective. Work with the Division Development leadership to develop and execute strategy for funds solicitation. Monitor the execution of goals through metrics. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Partner in the development and execution of strategic planning for funds solicitation at the Division and Region levels. Create and implement fundraising goals, objectives and action plans to support revenue objectives with organizational short- and long-term goals.
2. Oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, data reporting and acknowledgement of specific donor funds and/or gifts in-kind.
3. Develop training curricula, materials and resources for fundraising initiatives that increase organization capacity. Direct donor strategies and donor calls. Lead joint donor calls with other fundraising resources (e.g., RMs, board members).
4. May support and lead small region when leadership is absent.
Scope: Individual contributor and acknowledged expert both within the organization as well as within other organizations. Participate in industry/knowledge reference groups. Master of a specialized discipline and thorough understanding of a number of disciplines. May also require development of new solutions for complex projects. Regularly interface with executive leadership.
100% Remote- Candidates can live anywhere in North Central Division
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$124,000.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline required.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of fundraising/sales leadership 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.
A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Management Experience: N/a
Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, mathematical and communication (interpersonal, oral and written) skills. Good project management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com). Ability to work on a team.
Travel: 25-40% business travel... For full info follow application link.
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.
