Sr. Philanthropy Partner
Actively identifies, engages, and cultivates individual donors, fostering increased financial support for the Red Cross through personalized strategies
Manages a regional portfolio, meeting revenue targets by implementing donor retention and growth plans, including direct interactions and strategic engagement
Maintains donor records in Salesforce, stewards relationships, and actively engages donors to support disaster relief and ongoing Red Cross initiatives
The Senior Regional Philanthropy Partner - Individual Giving position at the American Red Cross in Arizona is a strategic fundraising role focused on maximizing individual donor contributions. This position is designed for a seasoned professional capable of driving significant growth in major gifts and planned giving within the region.
Key Responsibilities and Focus:
This role emphasizes developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies to engage and cultivate high-net-worth individuals, leading to substantial financial support. Core duties include:
Major Gift Development: Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, focusing on building strong, lasting relationships.
Planned Giving: Promote and secure planned gifts, including bequests, charitable trusts, and other deferred giving vehicles.
Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, developing personalized engagement plans to maximize their philanthropic potential.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with regional and national leadership to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with the Red Cross's mission and priorities.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship: Ensure exceptional donor experiences through personalized communication, recognition, and impact reporting.
Collaboration: Work closely with other Red Cross departments, including program staff, marketing, and communications, to ensure a coordinated and effective fundraising effort.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize CRM systems to track donor interactions, analyze fundraising performance, and generate reports for leadership.
Regional Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Arizona, including key donors, trends, and opportunities.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to other fundraising staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
Extensive experience in major gift and planned giving fundraising, with a proven track record of securing significant contributions.
Strong understanding of philanthropic principles and best practices.
Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present compelling proposals and reports.
Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
A bachelors degree is required.
A strong passion for the American Red Cross mission.
Impact and Significance:
This role is critical to the American Red Cross's ability to fulfill its mission in Arizona. By securing significant individual gifts, the Senior Regional Philanthropy Partner plays a vital role in ensuring the organization's financial stability and its capacity to respond to disasters and provide essential services. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities throughout the region.
Communications Director
Develops and implements a multi-channel strategy, managing communications materials, media relations, and advising the mayor on high-stakes appearances
Leads a team to produce diverse content, ensuring consistent messaging across city operations and managing the mayor's website and social media
Fosters media relationships, pitches stories, coordinates responses to inquiries, and collaborates with departments on crisis communication strategies
About the Company
Since her early days serving Phoenix on the City Council, Kate Gallego has been focused on creating the Phoenix of the future: a welcoming, thriving city with ample high-wage jobs and opportunities for all. As mayor, Kate spends every day focused on getting things done for Phoenix families. The results speak for themselves: Kate brought a historic $65 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant to Phoenix that’s creating thousands of great-paying career paths; she built coalitions to deliver critical improvements to parks, public safety, and city infrastructure; and she is partnering with ASU to build a brand-new medical school in downtown Phoenix. Kate is the second elected woman mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the nation. She graduated from Harvard and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Though serving Phoenicians keeps her days busy and her heart full, her favorite job is being Michael’s mom.
About the Job
The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the Mayor's overall communication strategy, including developing and executing internal and external messaging, managing media relations, crafting press releases and written materials, and acting as the office’s primary spokesperson.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities:
Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy across traditional and online media platforms
Prepare and manage communications materials including talking points, opinion columns, and speeches
Manage media relations and develop contacts with journalists, influencers, and community leaders
Prepare and advise the mayor on high-stakes media appearances
Lead a team of press and digital staff to ensure priorities are reaching target audiences; supervise the creation of digital, video, audio and print content
Work cross-functionally with departmental communications staff to ensure consistent messaging throughout City of Phoenix operations and channels
Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions
Oversee the Mayor’s annual State of the City speech, including acting as the project manager and lead writer of the speech
Oversee the team’s management and maintenance of the mayor’s official website and social media channels
Empower team to create and curate unique, authentic content to ensure timely and relevant updates about her work for Phoenix residents
Monitor online engagement and respond to inquiries or comments as appropriate
Spearheading Communications Strategies:
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the office’s goals and priorities
Work closely with the Mayor's Chief of Staff and policy team to align messaging and branding
Work with departmental staff and external partners to develop compelling stories and foster community engagement through digital platforms, including interactive content when appropriate
Work closely with communications staff in Police, Fire, and other necessary departments to anticipate potential crises, prepare response strategies, and manage real-time communication during emergencies
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
Media Management:
Foster long-term working relationships with local and national reporters and producers
Pitch stories to local and national media on mayoral priorities
Coordinate with necessary staff to ensure timely and accurate responses to incoming inquiries from reporters, whether off the record, on background, or on the record
Qualifications
Strong initiative, assertiveness, and work ethic
Excellent judgment and sound intuition
Interest in public service and care for the people of Phoenix
Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask and pivot quickly
Strong writing skills with an eye for clarity and meaning
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary
Proficiency with major social media platforms and social media tools
Experience working with members of the media and handling sensitive information with discretion