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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

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About American Red Cross

The American Red Cross' mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.

About the Texas Gulf Coast Region

The Texas Gulf Coast Region provides life-saving services to more than 9 million people in cities such as Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Harlingen and Houston. From disaster response and preparedness to health and safety training, and support for military families, the region plays a vital role in ensuring communities are ready for and supported through emergencies. With a workforce that is over 90% volunteers, the Gulf Coast Region is committed to mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to prevent and alleviate human suffering across its counties.

Join us- where you career is a force for good!

The Opportunity

The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional Philanthropy Officer – Individual Donors to drive major gift fundraising and deepen relationships with supporters across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast Region.

This frontline fundraising role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors at the $5,000+ level. The Officer will build a robust donor pipeline, develop customized engagement strategies aligned with donor interests, and mobilize philanthropic support—particularly during times of disaster response when urgency and mission alignment are critical.

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with in-office presence and in-region travel to meet with donors and community partners.

The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast office is located at 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy

• Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts.

Strategic Major Gifts Fundraising

• Lead the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually.
• Develop and execute customized solicitation strategies that align donor interests with Red Cross priorities.
• Manage a disciplined portfolio of prospects and donors to achieve measurable revenue goals.
• Build a sustainable donor pipeline that drives long-term philanthropic growth.

Disaster Relief & Mission-Responsive Fundraising

• Mobilize donors quickly and effectively during disaster relief efforts.
• Communicate urgent needs with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
• Adapt fundraising strategies in real time as organizational priorities shift during emergency response.

Relationship-Driven Donor Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned donors, ensuring a responsive, high-touch donor experience.
• Build authentic, trust-based relationships rooted in strong emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Anticipate donor needs and proactively create meaningfu