Divisional Philanthropy Director

American Red Cross

Philanthropy Director engaging high-net-worth individual donors for the American Red Cross. Building donor relationships and expanding philanthropic markets with a revenue target exceeding $5 million.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward HNW individual donors and prospects from a Division perspective
Provide significant divisional support and expand donor financial support of the American Red Cross
Grow an assigned portfolio of donors, sponsors, and prospects to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals exceeding $5,000,000
Assist donors in creating meaning and legacy through impactful philanthropy in support of the American Red Cross mission
Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers and senior stakeholders engaged in high‑level fundraising efforts
Design and implement Division‑level fundraising strategies focused on securing large, transformational gifts
Manage and develop complex individual, corporate, and/or foundation relationships
Analyze donor, prospect, and market intelligence to identify new high‑capacity individuals and philanthropic communities
Make strategic decisions regarding which individuals, families, or entities to prioritize
Lead Division fundraising growth initiatives by expanding capacity to identify, cultivate, and solicit high‑net‑worth donors
Personally engage in the solicitation of funds from high‑level contributors
Maintain responsibility for a high‑value portfolio with a revenue target of $5,000,000+
Provide guidance and thought leadership to development staff and key volunteers
Travel extensively within the Division to support donor engagement and relationship‑building

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising and/or sales experience within large, complex organizations
Demonstrated success soliciting and stewarding large individual gifts, including seven‑figure and transformational gifts
Proven experience building new donor relationships and pipelines, rather than solely managing inherited portfolios
Extensive knowledge of high‑net‑worth individual fundraising strategies, long‑cycle cultivation, and donor stewardship
Experience operating effectively in relationship‑driven, high‑wealth markets, preferably within the Northeast
Track record of working collaboratively with executive leadership, board members, and senior volunteers
Strong understanding of fundraising operations, prospect research, and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)
Ability to function as a senior individual contributor with high autonomy and accountability
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Division (25–40%)
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingdonor stewardshiprelationship managementprospect researchfinancial analysisportfolio managementstrategic decision-makingpipeline developmenthigh-net-worth individual fundraisingtransformational gifts

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationautonomyaccountabilityengagementcultivationstrategic thinkingrelationship-buildingguidance