Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer, Individual Donors

Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer Job Summary

We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual donors in the Chicago area to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This position is part of the development team that supports the work within the Illinois region and will report to a Director of Development.

The role plays an integral part in leading the North Shore and Lake County donor engagement strategy.

Hybrid role: you will meet donors in person throughout the area, work in the Chicago office multiple times a month, and work remotely.

• Manage a robust portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the goal of building deep, strategic relationships. Responsible for achieving a minimum annual fundraising goal of $1M plus
  , inclusive of renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Create individualized donor plans that drive informed, compelling, and complex solicitations. Conduct face‑to‑face donor visits, preparing customized engagement materials. Serve as a mentor and informal leader to less‑experienced colleagues, providing expertise in donor retention and relationship management.
• Implement a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors giving $10,000+, focusing on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. Maintain accurate and timely donor information in regional/district databases and Salesforce following all donor interactions.
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate. May oversee and have responsibility for staff development.
• Recruit, develop and work with field staff and volunteers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree highly desirable.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years of sales and/or fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Skills & Abilities:
  Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, ). Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation. A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Travel:
  Frequent travel within the Illinois region required, mainly greater Chicago area.

* 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.

• Deep fundraising experience in the North Shore and Lake County areas, with established donor relationships and a demonstrated ability to engage high‑net‑worth individuals, community partners, and philanthropic networks across the area.

The salary range for this position is $92,000- $100,000. You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organizational performance.

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. This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

• 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 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Physical requirements are those present in normal…