Description
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Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The American Red Cross is seeking a Manager of Fundraising Engagement and Influence to lead our Executive Engagement fundraising strategy while overseeing other team members. This position can be based anywhere in the US.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
The Fundraising Programs and Segment Strategy unit is the central office that develops high-quality, consistent fundraising programs and platforms that reflect the organization’s fundable strategic opportunities. It is also the primary office through which individual, corporate, and foundation donor strategies are developed to maximize fundraising locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
To advance our fundraising strategy and help achieve organizational goals, the Manager of Engagement and Influence will provide strategic guidance to fundraisers and fundraising leaders nationwide on implementing senior leadership engagement—including the President and CEO—with major donors. This role serves as the primary Development liaison to the President and CEO’s office for all fundraising activities and initiatives, and acts as the organization’s subject-matter expert in Executive Engagement.
In addition, the Manager oversees two team members and provides strategic coaching and direction for engagement and influence strategies, ensuring alignment and impact across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain the highest level of quality and professionalism in all executive engagement interactions, with frequent contact with the President’s Office, Chief Development Officer, and other senior executives.
2. Develop and lead the overall strategy for donor engagement and influencer initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and tracking progress toward key performance metrics
3. Navigate multiple perspectives to achieve program goals, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and absolute respect for confidentiality in sensitive situations.
4. Exhibit strong leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and foster collaboration across teams.
5. Be an experienced coach and manager who promotes a positive team culture and demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
6. Possess exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, including the ability to anticipate risks, solve problems, and develop strategic, creative solutions.
7. Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, multidimensional environment, showing clear judgment and adaptability.
8. Take initiative, work independently, manage deadlines, and shift priorities effectively.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Business, Logistics Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of five years related experience working with a nonprofit in fundraising, marketing, logistics, and/or program management. Minimum of three years of management experience.
Skills & Abilities: Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: Travel may be required
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
9. Experience with individual fundraising principles and techniques.
10. Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
11. Ability to motivate and foster collaboration across multiple teams.
12. Commitment to the American Red Cross and its mission
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position is: $105,000 -$125,000
Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross.
13. Medical, Dental Vision plans
14. Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
15. PTO + Holidays
16. 401K with 6% match
17. Paid Family Leave
18. Employee Assistance
19. Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
20. Service Awards and recognition
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