Divisional Philanthropy Senior Partner

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's 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, 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising professional to join our team as a Divisional Philanthropy Senior Partner. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors from a divisional perspective. You will play a critical role in expanding donor financial support and driving divisional fundraising success. This position manages a portfolio of donors, sponsors, and prospects with a revenue goal exceeding 3 million annually. You will also serve as a resource for less experienced team members, ensuring consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans, and provide leadership guidance to volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

• Implement overall fundraising strategy for assigned donor portfolio and divisional needs.
• Manage and develop corporate and foundation accounts, including seven-figure donors and complex solicitations across regions or divisions.
• Analyze donor data to develop targeted strategies and make decisions on donor engagement priorities.
• Lead divisional fundraising growth initiatives, building capacity to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and blood drive sponsors.
• Personally solicit funds from high-level contributors to achieve portfolio goals of minimum of $3,000,000 (up to 5 million)
• Provide guidance and support to development staff and volunteers.

Individual contributor with regular interaction with executive leadership.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline required.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of fundraising and/or sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of securing large gifts.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques in large organizations.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Strong project management and ability to meet deadlines

*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).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven success in collaborative team environments.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt approaches to achieve results.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and sound judgment.

100% remote- Candidates located in the pacific time zone are preferred to support divisional scheduling needs. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

Travel: 25-40% business travel required.

Pay Information: $145,000-$165,000; You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.

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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands for computer work, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work in a standard office environment and travel as needed.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

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.

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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