The American Red Cross is a 501(c)(3) public charity and an international emergency response organization providing communities around the world with disaster r
Divisional Philanthropy Director
Location
Connecticut + 1 moreAll locations: Connecticut | New York
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$163K - $200K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Divisional Philanthropy Director
American Red Cross
• Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward HNW individual donors and prospects from a Division perspective • Provide significant divisional support and expand donor financial support of the American Red Cross • Grow an assigned portfolio of donors, sponsors, and prospects to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals exceeding $5,000,000 • Assist donors in creating meaning and legacy through impactful philanthropy in support of the American Red Cross mission • Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers and senior stakeholders engaged in high‑level fundraising efforts • Design and implement Division‑level fundraising strategies focused on securing large, transformational gifts • Manage and develop complex individual, corporate, and/or foundation relationships • Analyze donor, prospect, and market intelligence to identify new high‑capacity individuals and philanthropic communities • Make strategic decisions regarding which individuals, families, or entities to prioritize • Lead Division fundraising growth initiatives by expanding capacity to identify, cultivate, and solicit high‑net‑worth donors • Personally engage in the solicitation of funds from high‑level contributors • Maintain responsibility for a high‑value portfolio with a revenue target of $5,000,000+ • Provide guidance and thought leadership to development staff and key volunteers • Travel extensively within the Division to support donor engagement and relationship‑building
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising and/or sales experience within large, complex organizations
- Demonstrated success soliciting and stewarding large individual gifts, including seven‑figure and transformational gifts
- Proven experience building new donor relationships and pipelines, rather than solely managing inherited portfolios
- Extensive knowledge of high‑net‑worth individual fundraising strategies, long‑cycle cultivation, and donor stewardship
- Experience operating effectively in relationship‑driven, high‑wealth markets, preferably within the Northeast
- Track record of working collaboratively with executive leadership, board members, and senior volunteers
- Strong understanding of fundraising operations, prospect research, and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)
- Ability to function as a senior individual contributor with high autonomy and accountability
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Division (25–40%)
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Benefits
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 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
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