Regional Philanthropy Officer
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a hybrid Regional Philanthropy Officer in Milwaukee, WI, offering a competitive salary and incentive plan to manage donor relations and fundraising goals.
- Role
- Regional Philanthropy Officer
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Competitive base salary plus incentive plan
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to cultivate relationships and gifts from individual donors and foundations in northeast and southeast Wisconsin. The role involves identifying, engaging, and stewarding donors while meeting annual revenue targets. It is a hybrid position based in Milwaukee with frequent travel within the region.
What you'll do
- Cultivate relationships with individual donors and foundations
- Develop and execute regional fundraising strategies
- Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face and virtual meetings
- Maintain donor records in Salesforce
- Meet annual revenue targets for the organization
- Participate in disaster relief fundraising projects
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Office and fundraising database systems
- Expertise in the eastern Wisconsin funding community (preferred)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision; Health Spending Accounts; PTO (starting at 15 days); 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance Program; Short and Long Term Disability and Insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work setup?
The role is a hybrid position based in Milwaukee, WI, requiring face-to-face meetings with donors and some time in the office.
What is the compensation for this position?
The position offers a competitive base salary along with an incentive plan based on performance.
What are the key qualifications required for the candidate?
Candidates must have at least five years of experience in sales or fundraising, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.
When should I apply by?
The application deadline is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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