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Job description
Lead a multi-year transformational fundraising effort
Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward new prospects and existing donors
Develop personalized asks and proposals for prospective supporters
Grow an assigned portfolio of individual donors, corporations, foundations, and high-value volunteers
Assist donors in creating expansive programmatic offerings and institutional philanthropy through giving to the American Red Cross
Implement fundraising strategy and manage an assigned donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth and donor engagement
Solicit corporations, individuals, and foundations with seven-figure+ donor capacity and propensity
Partner with field fundraisers under a shared credit model
Develop relationships with families, foundation decision-makers, and C-suite contacts
Secure meetings, make presentations, prepare proposals, and directly solicit donors
Collaborate with departments and development staff at national and regional offices
Compile and analyze portfolio account data to develop solicitation strategy
Recruit high-net-worth donors to support the American Red Cross
Report to the Vice President of Transformational Giving
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline required
Minimum 10 years of fundraising and/or sales experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Extensive knowledge of fundraising and/or sales principles and techniques in large organizations
Successful track record in the solicitation of large amounts of funds
Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, presentation, and communication (interpersonal, oral, and written) skills
Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com)
Ability to work on a team
Current, valid driver's license and good driving record required
Ability to travel 25%–50% for business may be required
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive experience in fundraising strategy and donor engagement, with a proven track record in soliciting large donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Proficient in developing personalized proposals and managing donor portfolios to maximize revenue growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fundraising Strategy Development
Donor Engagement and Stewardship
Proposal Development
Fundraising Database Systems
Project Management
Hard Skills
Fundraising Principles
Sales Techniques
Data Analysis
Portfolio Management
Presentation Skills
Solicitation of Large Donations
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills
Organizational Skills
Collaborative Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
Transformational Fundraising
Institutional Philanthropy
High-Net-Worth Donors
C-Suite Engagement
Revenue Growth
Tools & Technologies
Raiser’s Edge
Salesforce.com
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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