Regional Philanthropy Officer - Nashville, TN

Company: American National Red Cross
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: Regional Philanthropy Officer - Greater Nashville Area, TN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors to serve our mission. In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: 1. Lead the Charge in Individual and Foundation Partnerships
Develop strong relationships with both new and existing high net worth individuals and foundations to meet ambitious fundraising goals. In partnership with the local Executive Director, support and empower a local Board of Directors to engage their peers through programs like the Tiffany Circle Society and work to support engagement with their respective corporations to help support the mission of the Red Cross. You'll also dive into crafting compelling grant proposals to engage foundation boards for long-term support.

1. Craft and Execute Winning Donor Strategies -
Lead the charge in developing innovative strategies to qualify, retain, and grow donor contributions across the region. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create personalized, compelling solicitation plans that align donor interests with the Red Cross's mission. You'll also have the opportunity to guide and inspire your team in implementing impactful fundraising strategies that drive results. 2. Build and Nurture Deep Donor Relationships
Take ownership of an emerging portfolio of donors and prospects in Tennessee with a primary focus in the Greater Nashville area. Develop meaningful, transformational connection with donors that leads to greater affinity of the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross. With an annual fundraising goal of $750k+ you'll develop and execute donor engagement plans that result in transformational and strategic asks.

3. Drive High-Impact Donor Engagement Programs
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors giving at the $10,000+ level. Collaborate with leadership volunteers to find and nurture high-potential prospects, and partner with Gift Planning staff to solicit giving opportunities. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce, and ensure effective prospecting efforts. 5. Be at the Forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising
When emergencies arise, the American Red Cross is ready to support communities in times of disaster. Support disaster relief fundraising efforts that drive immediate impact and attracts donors to our life saving mission. You'll play a crucial role in helping donors support urgent Red Cross needs during times of crisis, turning compassion into action.

6. Inspire, and Collaborate with Colleagues and Fundraising Volunteers
As a leader in fundraising, you'll recruit, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission in the fundraising space. Additionally, you'll work closely with a team of colleagues leading the mission of the Red Cross, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and shared success as you collectively drive fundraising efforts to new heights. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required. -
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor prospecting, retention, upgrade, and recapture. Proven success with making $100k+ asks and managing complex requests is required. -
• A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com).
• Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the Region. 70% of travel is in the Middle Tennessee area.
  * 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). Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Overall mobility is essential. May also include 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-MM1 IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! 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. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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