Chief Development Officer
| Company | American Red Cross |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
- A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
- Five years of management experience
- Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com)
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies for the region
- 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
- Oversee implementation of organizational campaigns in the region
- Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target ($10M/year and below)
- Cultivate relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison for representatives of large corporations and foundations
- Work with Leadership to determine reporting structure for the fundraising staff in the Region
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree is highly desirable
- Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
- Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation