Major Gift Officer Individual Giving

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Major Gifts Officer Individual Giving to support the St. Louis metropolitan area. This is a hybrid role where you work from home and in office, while also travel around to meet with donors.

Lead the charge in developing innovative strategies to qualify, retain, and grow donor contributions across the region. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create personalized, compelling solicitation plans that align donor interests with the Red Cross’s mission. You’ll also have the opportunity to guide and inspire your team in implementing impactful fundraising strategies that drive results.

Take ownership of a portfolio of donors in St. Louis and surrounding areas. Develop meaningful, long‑lasting radical connection with donors that leads to greater affinity of the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross. With an annual fundraising goal tied to your portfolio, you'll develop and execute donor engagement plans that result in powerful and strategic asks. Lead in‑person relationship building including meaningful solicitations, thoughtful stewardship and intentional cultivation through customized connections that resonate with donors.

When disaster strikes, rise to the challenge in connecting donors with community need. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters.

Lead the development and execution of programs and giving circles that identify, cultivate, and steward donors giving at the $5,000+ level. Collaborate with leadership volunteers to find and nurture high‑potential prospects, and partner with Gift Planning staff to solicit giving opportunities. Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and other data sources.

Grow and sustain strong relationships with major individual, and family foundation donors to meet ambitious fundraising goals. In partnership with the local Executive Director, support and empower a local Board of Directors to engage their peers through programs like the Tiffany Circle Society and work to support engagement with their respective corporations to help support the mission of the Red Cross.

You’ll also dive into crafting compelling grant proposals to engage foundation boards for long‑term support.

When emergencies arise, the American Red Cross is ready to support communities in times of disaster. Support disaster relief fundraising efforts that drive immediate impact and attract donors to our life‑saving mission. You'll play a crucial role in helping donors support urgent Red Cross needs during times of crisis, turning compassion into action.

As a leader in fundraising, you’ll recruit, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission in the fundraising space. Additionally, you'll work closely with a team of colleagues leading the mission of the Red Cross, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and shared success as you collectively drive fundraising efforts to new heights.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required with minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience. Combination of education and general experience satisfies requirements as long as the total years equate to the description’s minimum.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests.
• A current valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., , Givesmart).
• Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
• Travel:
  Frequent travel…