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American Red Cross · 21 hours ago

Regional Executive B

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $195K/yr

7+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, and they are seeking a Regional Executive to oversee mission delivery and community initiatives. This role involves managing staff, developing fundraising strategies, and building relationships with community leaders to enhance the organization's impact.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Oversee the achievement of core mission delivery including performance targets in mission, communications/marketing, volunteer services, operational management, blood donor sponsorship support and recruitment, and fundraising

Serve as the face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives; the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors and their communities

Manage regional functional officers chapter leaders

Partner in a matrix system structure with division leadership to ensure organizational programs are executed

Develop and engage volunteer boards and community volunteer leadership

Build a diverse and an engaged regional employee and volunteer workforce representative of the communities served and who uphold the core values of the American Red Cross

Deliver overall targets/goals of the region including service delivery, workforce engagement, biomed support, revenue, and expense

Maintain compliance with corporate governance, policies, and governmental regulations

Ensure sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income, expense, and all Red Cross assets

In partnership with division leadership, provide leadership and management of assigned staff, deliver Red Cross programs and services and uphold the core values of the organization

In conjunction with the division fundraising & development leadership, work together to achieve the fundraising goals across assigned region

Actively participate in developing fundraising strategies and fundraising efforts to grow financial resources within the region

Build and cultivate strong external relationships with key organizations and community leaders

Ensure strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction

Increase and leverage community awareness and commitment to the American Red Cross by being an active community participant

Ensure regular local media and social media communications regarding all Red Cross services and regional/national activities, consistent with regional/national communication strategies

Build a strong collaborative environment across all lines of service and business units in the region to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission

Provide leadership and strategy for improved performance

Ensure that community needs are communicated to the lines of services and business units and that the American Red Cross programs and capacity needs are communicated to the community

Build regional capacity for service delivery in all lines of service through program development and the engagement and retention of volunteers and partners

Ensure consistent, responsive, and timely delivery of high-quality services throughout the region

Ensure youth and young adults are engaged through a network of Red Cross Clubs which are integrated into the service delivery plans

May be called upon to serve roles in coordination with national response operations

Oversee the board members and community volunteer leaders within an assigned region or geographic area

Build and guide activities of chapter boards

Ensure diversity of board leadership, representation of major organizations and community leaders, and maintaining board committees that support the mission through advocacy, fundraising and service delivery

Lead and support the selection and engagement of diverse Community Volunteer Leaders who further the Red Cross mission in assigned geographic areas

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesCommunity engagementLeadershipPublic speakingJudgment in complex situationsDiversity managementTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 7 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration

Minimum 5 years of experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities

Shape, lead, motivate and develop leadership teams

Work on a diverse team of Executives

Demonstrate ability to develop effective work teams and build consensus within the organization and community

Exercise good and timely judgments in complex situations

Possess strong communication and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing

Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies

Proven track record in raising significant financial resources

Ability to work on a team

Regular regional travel is required up to 25%. This position is NOT eligible for relocation assistance

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)

Preferred

Prefer Master's degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management

Deep understanding of the Houston metropolitan area, its neighborhoods, business landscape, cultural dynamics, and community priorities

Proven ability to cultivating authentic, trust‑based relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, including community leaders, business partners, civic organizations, and internal teams