Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer, Individual Donors

American Red Cross

. Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional individual donors .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor engagement and relationship management, with a strong focus on achieving revenue goals through strategic fundraising initiatives. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for donor portfolio management and skilled in crafting personalized proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceDonor Relationship ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyMajor Gift Strategy ImplementationExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingSalesforceProposal PreparationPortfolio ManagementDonor CultivationRevenue Goal AchievementDatabase ManagementCustomer Service OrientationTravel CoordinationDriving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeRaiser’s EdgeSalesforce.com

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Donor StewardshipFundraising StrategyNonprofit SectorDisaster Relief FundraisingRegional Fundraising

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional individual donors
Build and deepen relationships with donors throughout the Denver area and Western Colorado
Partner with the local fundraising team to design and execute regional donor strategies
Collaborate with fundraising colleagues and internal partners on customized solicitation strategies
Manage and solicit an assigned donor portfolio through in-person visits and virtual meetings
Prepare personalized proposals and donor materials
Achieve annual revenue goals through donor cultivation and stewardship
Lead and implement a major gift strategy for donors giving $10,000 or more
Maintain donor records, activity tracking, and portfolio management in Salesforce
Connect donor passions with the American Red Cross life-saving mission
Participate in disaster relief fundraising efforts as needed
Drive to other locations and provide transportation for business purposes or use a Red Cross fleet vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree highly desirable
Minimum 7 years of sales and/or fundraising experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office preferred
Knowledge of fundraising database systems such as Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce.com
Ability to work collaboratively on a team
Highest customer service orientation
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Frequent travel within the Denver area; travel to western Colorado 1–2 times per year and Wyoming 1–2 times per year may be required
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods
Ability to drive a vehicle and work under challenging conditions when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Service awards and recognition
Mentors and purposeful career development path
Hybrid work arrangement