What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer, Individual Donors position at American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming?
Company Description The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is part of a nationwide humanitarian organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in emergencies. The organization mobilizes volunteers and donors to provide compassionate care to individuals and communities in need, locally and globally. Team members contribute through disaster response, blood donations, training in life-saving skills, and community preparedness. The culture emphasizes service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to supporting people during crises. The Red Cross relies on the generosity of donors and the engagement of staff and volunteers every day to fulfill its mission.
Role Description The Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer, Individual Donors is a full-time, on-site role based in Littleton, CO. This position is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of individual donors, including cultivating new relationships, soliciting gifts, and providing ongoing stewardship to deepen engagement and support for the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. Day-to-day activities include developing and implementing individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies, conducting donor meetings and calls, preparing proposals and impact reports, and coordinating donor recognition and engagement opportunities. The role collaborates closely with regional leadership, philanthropy colleagues, and program staff to align donor interests with organizational priorities and campaigns. The Senior Officer also analyzes donor data, tracks activity in a CRM system, and supports events and initiatives that drive annual and long-term philanthropic support.
Qualifications
Role Description The Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer, Individual Donors is a full-time, on-site role based in Littleton, CO. This position is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of individual donors, including cultivating new relationships, soliciting gifts, and providing ongoing stewardship to deepen engagement and support for the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. Day-to-day activities include developing and implementing individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies, conducting donor meetings and calls, preparing proposals and impact reports, and coordinating donor recognition and engagement opportunities. The role collaborates closely with regional leadership, philanthropy colleagues, and program staff to align donor interests with organizational priorities and campaigns. The Senior Officer also analyzes donor data, tracks activity in a CRM system, and supports events and initiatives that drive annual and long-term philanthropic support.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess skills in fundraising and philanthropy, including experience building and managing relationships with individual donors.
- Candidates should possess skills in annual giving and stewardship, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate donor retention and recognition strategies.
- Candidates should possess skills in planned giving, with familiarity in identifying and cultivating prospects for legacy and major gifts.
- Candidates should possess strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage donors, volunteers, and community partners effectively.
- Candidates should possess abilities in strategic planning, data analysis, and use of donor management or CRM systems to inform fundraising decisions.
- Relevant qualifications include experience in nonprofit development or advancement, particularly in individual giving, and knowledge of philanthropic best practices.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred, along with the ability to work collaboratively, travel within the region as needed, and occasionally support evening or weekend donor activities.