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American Red Cross · 1 hour ago

Fundraising Business Development Director

South Dakota, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$106K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, and they are seeking a Fundraising Business Development Director to support their Southeast and Caribbean Division. The role involves meeting revenue goals by developing corporate relationships and managing a donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth.

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Responsibilities

Implement overall fundraising strategy, managing assigned donor portfolio to maximize revenue growth and engage donors in the mission of the organization. Portfolios typically include complex donor solicitation of corporations with 7-figure+ donor capacity and propensity. Ultimately, transition account to relationship manager for ongoing cultivation, stewardship and solicitation after programmatic support has been established

Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue from primarily corporate accounts with significant capacity

Develop strategies to identify and leverage relationships with C-suite contacts. Secure meetings, make presentations, prepare proposals, and directly solicit to cultivate and grow relationships

Work collaboratively with other departments and partner with development staff at the national and/or regional offices to prepare presentations and proposals matching the objectives and interests of the donor/prospect

Compile and analyze data/information about accounts in portfolio for the development of solicitation strategy

Qualification

FundraisingBusiness DevelopmentCorporate RelationshipsAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required

Minimum 7 years of fundraising, sales, or marketing experience in a large organization or equivalent combination of education and related experience required

A current, valid driver's license and good driving record are required

Must have a successful track record in the identification and solicitation of large revenue accounts

Excellent organizational, collaborative, analytical, and presentation skills

Good project management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable

Ability to work on a team

25%-40% travel may be required