Chief Development Officer

St. Louis, MO, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $150,000.00 - $170,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

On-call

Benefits

Medical

Dental

vision plans

health spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K with up to 6% match

paid family leave

Employee assistance program

short and long term disability insurance

Service Awards and recognition

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Job Description

The American Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people in need across the United States and around the world. With a vast network of volunteers and professionals, the American Red Cross delivers essential services such as disaster relief, blood donations, health and safety training, and support to military families. This organization is driven by its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Known for its longstanding commitment to the community and impactful service, the American Red Cross represents the largest humanitarian network globally,... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
minimum 10 years of fundraising leadership experience
advanced degree highly desirable
minimum 7 years of supervisory experience
ability to relate well and work with multiple constituencies
excellent verbal and written skills
proficiency in MS Office and fundraising databases like Salesforce.com
ability to travel frequently within the Region with occasional travel to Division and Washington, DC
current valid driver's license with good driving record
physical ability to visit other locations, stand, walk, lift up to 20 pounds, and sit for extended periods
work performed indoors with potential exposure to emergency services health and safety hazards
willingness to be on 24-hour call during major disaster periods

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree highly desirable
minimum 10 years of fundraising leadership experience
proactive development leader with a successful track record of increasing philanthropic revenue
experience developing and implementing broad-based fundraising programs including major gifts
knowledge of regional funding community highly desirable
corporate and business-to-business sales leadership experience may substitute for fundraising experience
minimum 7 years supervisory experience
ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies
excellent verbal and written communication skills
knowledge of MS Office and fundraising database systems such as Salesforce.com and Raiser's Edge
team player committed to collaboration and customer service orientation