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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!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Regional Chief Development Officer (RCDO) will be responsible for strengthening and growing the donor base and the development program within the Kansas-Oklahoma region to meet assigned financial goals. You will drive a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets in order to strengthen and grow the donor base and the development program to meet assigned financial targets. You will lead staff and leadership volunteers in planning, managing and implementing fundraising development strategies for the Region. You will represent the region to cultivate donor and sponsors to meet monthly, quarterly and annual revenue. You will support the Regional Executive to drive a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets. You will lead a development team in planning, managing and implementing fund development strategies for the Region. You will manage a team and be responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance.
- Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies for the region. Grow annual revenue in the short-term, while diversifying the donor sponsorship base towards long–term sustainability.
- Lead focused growth by working directly with top donor prospects in coordination with the Region’s Development Staff.
- Develop a written plan and implement a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward appropriate donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
- Act as a senior leader in the Region and direct the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization.
- Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target and managing to meet the fundraising expense target.
- Cultivate relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison for representatives of large corporations and foundations for solicitation and stewardship purposes.
- Work with Leadership to determine reporting structure for the fundraising staff in the Region based on the Regional structure and ensure the use of best practices for measuring staff members’ performance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 10 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Advanced degree is highly desirable.
- A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
- 7 years of management experience (Management experience cannot be substituted).
- Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
- Requires frequent 2 state-travel. Occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC.
Hybrid Work- 50/50- preferred residence in Oklahoma City or Tulsa.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
- Ability to lead teams.
- Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy.
- Collaborative leader who focuses on accuracy, consistency, and creativity.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 the learn.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with 5% 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 a difference every day.
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.
