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Joliet, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We are looking for a Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual donors in the Chicagoland area to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective Illinois Region donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This position is part of the Illinois Region Development team and reports to a Director of Development.
This is a hybrid role where you will meet with donors in person throughout the area, work in our Chicago office multiple times a month, and work remotely.
You will also lead our women in philanthropy initiative, including the Illinois Region Tiffany Circle. Membership in this community of philanthropic-minded women begins at $10,000 annually. You will build growth strategies to achieve and exceed engagement, membership, and fundraising goals. Responsibilities include managing and executing a calendar of tailored communications along with recruitment, cultivation and volunteer events. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable contributing to strategy, owning the day-to-day work required to bring plans to life, and building a culture of philanthropy among like-minded women.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD
Fundraising Strategy
Strategic Major Gifts Fundraising
Disaster Relief & Mission-Responsive Fundraising
Relationship-Driven Donor Engagement
Compelling Communication & Storytelling
Data-Driven Execution & Process Excellence
Volunteer Leadership & Collaboration
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Strategic, Metrics-Driven Fundraising Leader
Authentic Relationship Builder
Agile & Mission-Responsive
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
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 (Management experience cannot be substituted).
Compensation: 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 organization performance.
The 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.
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.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
*LI-POST
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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