Sr. Philanthropy Officer
Cultivates relationships with companies to secure funding and in-kind support for the American Red Cross in Greater New York
Develops and executes strategies for corporate sponsorships, cause-related marketing, and employee giving programs
Stewards corporate donors, tracks progress towards goals, and ensures effective communication and impact reporting
Overview
The Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Giving position at the American Red Cross in New York, NY, is a key role responsible for securing financial and in-kind support from corporate partners to advance the organization's humanitarian mission in the Greater New York region. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of success in building and managing corporate relationships. The Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer will play a critical role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with corporate donors, and ensuring the effective stewardship of corporate gifts.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Relationship Management:
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners in the Greater New York region.
Develop and implement strategies to secure financial and in-kind support from corporations.
Understand the philanthropic priorities of corporate partners and align them with the needs of the Red Cross.
Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals from corporate donors.
Identify and solicit corporate sponsorships for Red Cross programs and events.
Develop and execute cause-related marketing campaigns to engage corporate partners and their employees.
Create and implement employee giving programs to encourage workplace philanthropy.
Donor Stewardship and Recognition:
Ensure effective stewardship of corporate gifts through timely acknowledgments, impact reports, and recognition events.
Build long-term relationships with corporate donors, providing regular updates on the impact of their contributions.
Recognize and appreciate corporate partners for their support, publicly acknowledging their contributions.
Proposal and Presentation Development:
Develop compelling proposals and presentations that effectively communicate the Red Cross's mission and the impact of corporate support.
Tailor proposals to align with the specific interests and goals of each corporate partner.
Present proposals and secure funding from corporate donors.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with other Red Cross departments and teams to maximize fundraising effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with corporate partners, providing timely updates and responding to inquiries.
Represent the Red Cross at corporate events and meetings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Significant experience in corporate fundraising or related fields.
Proven track record of success in securing corporate sponsorships and donations.
Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy and cause-related marketing.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate executives.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices and ethical standards.
Company Culture and Impact
The American Red Cross is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and providing assistance to those in need. The Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer - Corporate Giving plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its mission in the Greater New York region. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of others and contribute to a vital organization.
Director of Policy
Implements health policy strategies aligned with the Org's mission, including identifying emerging issues and collaborating on related research & briefings
Manages policy projects, provides support to the board, ensures alignment with grantmaking and comms., and supervises vendors
Builds and maintains relationships with policymakers, grantees, and stakeholders, collaborating with the grantmaking team and representing the foundation
About the Company
The Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) is a nonpartisan independent foundation created in 1999. The foundation focuses on achieving health equity for people of color by changing the systems that influence people’s ability to be as healthy as possible. Connecticut is the nation’s wealthiest state with some of the best health outcomes in the country. However, not everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest lives, and there are significant racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes in the state.
About the Job
The Connecticut Health Foundation is focused on health equity for people of color, and the policy director is the point person in determining how to best use policy to achieve the foundation’s goals. This individual plays a leading role in building strong relationships with those working on health policy at the state level, including policymakers and advocates, to advance foundation’s strategic goals and policy objectives.
Day-to-day responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring strategy; formulating policy initiatives that advance the foundation’s mission; maintaining strong relationships with policymakers, advocacy grantees, and other constituents; and monitoring and formulating responses to relevant public policy issues.
The director of policy is a member of the program team and collaborates closely with the chief of staff and director of communications and the director of grantmaking to assure that policy activities are coordinated with the communications and research strategy and grantmaking. As a nonpartisan, private foundation, the Connecticut Health Foundation does not lobby and is committed to working with policymakers of all political affiliations.
Responsibilities
Health policy strategy development (approximately 40%)
Advance the foundation’s mission and strategic plan by developing a public policy and advocacy strategy, including creating and updating the policy agenda
Identify and develop strategies to respond to emerging health policy issues that are pertinent to the foundation’s objectives
Monitor state and federal health policy activities related to Medicaid, health reform, maternal health, and other issues related to the foundation’s priority areas
Collaborate with the communications team on the development and execution of public policy-related research and educational briefings
Remain abreast of current research, activities, and assure the foundation is aware of the perspectives of various stakeholders on issues
Project management (approximately 35%)
Work with the President and CEO, VP of Program, Chief of Staff and the Board of Directors to develop, execute and evaluate the foundation’s policy strategy
Provide staff support and leadership to the Board and Public Policy and Communications Committee
Work closely with the program team to ensure the foundation’s policy work is closely aligned with grantmaking and communications activities
Supervise consultants and vendors to accomplish objectives in a quality and cost-effective manner
Manage special projects as assigned, including overseeing foundation events, such as convenings of advocacy grantees
Collaboration and building partnerships (approximately 25%)
Cultivate strong relationships with government leaders, the health care community, advocates, grantees, and other funders
Collaborate with the grantmaking team to provide technical assistance to CT Health grantees and partners
Review and provide input on grant proposals, concept papers and reports
Organize, facilitate, and attend convenings with colleagues, experts, stakeholders, grantees, and other partners
Represent the foundation on advisory committees, steering committees, and working groups, as well as at community and grantee events
Present foundation work at professional meetings and in publications, as needed
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and health equity
Seven or more years of experience in public policy, advocacy, government, or a related field; background in policy or advocacy desirable
Experience working with a broad group of stakeholders, including public officials, health care, public health, nonprofit, advocacy, and funder communities
Expertise in health care or public health and an understanding of the changing landscape of Medicaid, health care coverage, and health equity. Connecticut experience is a plus
Expertise in building capacity and training partners and grantees in policy and advocacy
Self-motivated and able to work independently, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to talk about complex ideas with a wide variety of audiences
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Understanding of and commitment to systems change, equity, and diversity
Excellent interpersonal skills: a leader, a team player, and listener