1. Craft and Execute Winning Donor Strategies
Lead the charge in developing innovative strategies to qualify, retain, and grow donor contributions across the region. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create personalized, compelling solicitation plans that align donor interests with the Red Cross’s mission. You’ll also have the opportunity to guide and inspire your team in implementing impactful fundraising strategies that drive results.
2. Build and Nurture Deep Donor Relationships
Take ownership of an emerging portfolio of donors and prospects in Northwest Arkansas. Develop meaningful, long-lasting radical connection with donors that leads to greater affinity of the life saving mission of the American Red Cross. With an annual fundraising goal tied to to your portfolio, you'll develop and execute donor engagement plans that result in powerful and strategic asks. Lead in-person relationship building including meaningful solicitations, crafting customized materials that resonate with donors. When disaster strikes, rise to the challenge with in connecting donors with community need.
3. Drive High-Impact Donor Engagement Programs
Lead the development and execution of programs and giving circles that identify, cultivate, and steward donors giving at the $5,000+ level. Collaborate with leadership volunteers to find and nurture high-potential prospects, and partner with Gift Planning staff to solicit giving opportunities. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce, and ensure effective prospecting efforts.
4. Lead the Charge in Individual and Foundation Partnerships
Grow and sustain strong relationships with major individual, and family foundation donors to meet ambitious fundraising goals. In partnership with the local Executive Director, support and empower a local Board of Directors to engage their peers through programs like the Tiffany Circle Society, and work support engagement with their respective corporations to help support the mission of the Red Cross. You’ll also dive into crafting compelling grant proposals to engage foundation boards for long-term support.
5. Be at the Forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising
When emergencies arise, the American Red Cross is ready to support communities in times of disaster. Support disaster relief fundraising efforts that drive immediate impact and attracts donors to our life saving mission. You'll play a crucial role in helping donors support urgent Red Cross needs during times of crisis, turning compassion into action.
6. Inspire, and Collaborate with Colleagues and Fundraising Volunteers
As a leader in fundraising, you’ll recruit, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission in the fundraising space. Additionally, you'll work closely with a team of colleagues leading the mission of the Red Cross, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and shared success as you collectively drive fundraising efforts to new heights.