Regional Philanthropy Officer

About the position 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 We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual and corporate donors and 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 Louisiana Region. Prefer a candidate in the New Orleans area. This is a hybrid work position which includes a mix of virtual and in-office work. The position also requires frequent travel for face-to-face meetings with donors, staff and other constituents.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen meaningful relationships with current and prospective individual donors throughout the Louisiana region, guiding them from initial connection through long‑term stewardship.
• Partner with the local fundraising team to design and execute a regional donor strategy focused on qualification, retention, growth, and re‑engagement of past supporters.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with fundraising colleagues and internal partners to create customized solicitation strategies that align donor interests with organizational priorities.
• Manage and actively solicit an assigned portfolio of donors through in‑person visits and virtual meetings, including preparation of compelling, personalized proposals and materials.
• Achieve annual revenue goals by successfully cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Lead and implement a major gift strategy focused on donors giving $5,000 or more, with a strong emphasis on maximizing philanthropic impact for the American Red Cross.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, activity tracking, and portfolio management within Salesforce.
• Help donors find purpose and meaning through their philanthropy by connecting their passions to the life‑saving mission of the American Red Cross.
• Participate in disaster relief fundraising efforts as needed, supporting the organization’s response during times of greatest need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with 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).
• Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions.
• Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time.
• May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition