Regional Philanthropy Officer – Individual Donors
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a hybrid Regional Philanthropy Officer in Houston, TX, paying $90,000-$95,000 to manage individual donor relationships and drive major gift fundraising strategies.
- Role
- Regional Philanthropy Officer – Individual Donors
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $90,000 - $95,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer to lead major gift fundraising efforts within the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast Region. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors capable of contributing $5,000 or more annually, with a particular emphasis on disaster relief support. The position requires a mix of strategic donor engagement, database management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet revenue targets. It is a hybrid role that involves in-office work three days per week and frequent regional travel.
What you'll do
- Lead identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors giving $5,000+
- Develop and execute customized donor engagement strategies
- Mobilize philanthropic support for urgent disaster relief efforts
- Manage and maintain donor records and performance metrics in Salesforce
- Collaborate with leadership to create and implement comprehensive fundraising plans
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience
- Proven experience with donor retention, growth, and complex solicitation
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K with 6% match, 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid family leave, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX, requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday and frequent travel within the region.
What is the compensation for this position?
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000, and it includes eligibility for an annual incentive plan.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least five years of sales or fundraising experience, and a valid driver's license.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply through the American Red Cross Candidate Home portal; the job will be posted for at least five business days.
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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