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American Red Cross · 2 days ago

Chief Development Officer

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, and they are seeking a Regional Chief Development Officer to lead philanthropy efforts across Missouri, Arkansas, southwest Illinois, and Eastern Kansas. The role involves setting a bold vision for fundraising, inspiring stakeholders, and managing a high-performing development team responsible for significant annual giving.

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Responsibilities

Set and Execute a Bold Regional Fundraising Strategy

Lead and Be Accountable for a Portfolio Based Major Gifts Program

Achieve and Grow Significant Fundraising Targets

Lead and Scale a High Impact Corporate Major Gifts Program

Lead Fundraising When Communities Need Us Most

Mobilize Boards and Volunteer Leaders for Philanthropic Impact

Build, Develop, and Inspire a High Performing Team

Ensure Excellence in Systems, Stewardship, and Reporting

Serve as a Key Member of the Regional Leadership Team

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipMajor gifts programCorporate partnershipsSalesforceFundraising strategyVerbal skillsCustomer service orientationWritten skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 10 years of fundraising leadership experience

Proactive Development leader with an established track record of increasing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies

Experience in the Development and implementation of a broad-based fundraising program including personally opening doors, cultivation and successfully closing major gifts

Progressive experience in successful Development programs and knowledge of 'best practices' in Development

Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience

Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences

Excellent verbal and written skills

A team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and ensuring the highest customer service orientation

Requires frequent travel within the Region

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

Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information

Overall mobility is essential

Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work

May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system

Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster