Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: Do you want to make a difference? Join The American Red Cross, the world’s largest humanitarian network. For over 100 years The American Red Cross has been a leader in the nonprofit world. The American Red Cross is seeking a Development Specialist to participate in developing funding growth for the region through data analysis, systems training, reporting, data hygiene and strategic implementation of gift processing procedures. This role will also support volunteers who perform data entry to support regional development team. Responsibilities Understands and utilizes multiple data and reporting systems to access data and reports to support the development team. Coordinates gift processing for the region and ensures gift processing procedures are followed and understood which can include collaborating with the business operations ensure accurate execution of check processing and bundling procedures. Reviews gift reports to identify needed gift adjustments and/or gift linking requests to support accuracy of regional revenue and fundraiser credit per the national credit guidelines. Coordinates data hygiene updates to support the quality of data in the CRM and other data systems including creating new accounts, requesting account merges and making other needed updates in the CRM and/or requesting updates through submission of data support cases. Supports portfolio updates in CRM by transferring accounts/contacts to the appropriate relationship manager as determined by regional leadership. Ensures portfolios are reflected in CRM per the approved portfolio for each role as defined by regional and divisional leadership. Inactivate and add new accounts in Salesforce as directed by regional leadership. Understands and analyzes key national reports. Assists regional leadership in analyzing regional activity and performance. Provides data to regional development leadership to support operational reviews and other initiatives as directed. Monitors upcoming and past due solicitations and gifts and proactively shares information to regional development team to ensure data is updated appropriately. Utilizes the CRM (Salesforce FRF) platform to support fundraising leadership and field fundraisers. Assists with onboarding of new fundraisers in the region and serves as the primary systems trainer for new hires. Educates the users on new functionality and/or changes in the CRM. Provides ongoing training to regional development team on CRM and other development data systems/reports. Serves as the liaison to key national contacts for the CRM, other data systems, gift processing and research through a relationship with the national Data Manager assigned to region and other national contacts as needed. Supports tracking large budgeted monthly gifts, as reflected in the revenue budget to support regional forecasting. Support volunteers who perform data entry and data-related projects for regional development team. Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience and documented success in fund development or equivalent experience. Management Experience: Preferred 6 months -1 year supervisory experience (This position will supervise volunteers). Skills and Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. A team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and to ensuring the highest customer service orientation. Leadership ability with exemplary interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills. Partners internally and externally with others to develop the organization; open, friendly and comfortable with diverse groups; networks effectively and establishes long-term relationships with the community. Works successfully on teams and strives for optimum results; resolves conflict; promotes cooperation, commitment, momentum and pride; puts success of team above own interests. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and/or deadlines. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Salesforce.com or equivalent CRM experience preferred. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Nov 23, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: Do you want to make a difference? Join The American Red Cross, the world’s largest humanitarian network. For over 100 years The American Red Cross has been a leader in the nonprofit world. The American Red Cross is seeking a Development Specialist to participate in developing funding growth for the region through data analysis, systems training, reporting, data hygiene and strategic implementation of gift processing procedures. This role will also support volunteers who perform data entry to support regional development team. Responsibilities Understands and utilizes multiple data and reporting systems to access data and reports to support the development team. Coordinates gift processing for the region and ensures gift processing procedures are followed and understood which can include collaborating with the business operations ensure accurate execution of check processing and bundling procedures. Reviews gift reports to identify needed gift adjustments and/or gift linking requests to support accuracy of regional revenue and fundraiser credit per the national credit guidelines. Coordinates data hygiene updates to support the quality of data in the CRM and other data systems including creating new accounts, requesting account merges and making other needed updates in the CRM and/or requesting updates through submission of data support cases. Supports portfolio updates in CRM by transferring accounts/contacts to the appropriate relationship manager as determined by regional leadership. Ensures portfolios are reflected in CRM per the approved portfolio for each role as defined by regional and divisional leadership. Inactivate and add new accounts in Salesforce as directed by regional leadership. Understands and analyzes key national reports. Assists regional leadership in analyzing regional activity and performance. Provides data to regional development leadership to support operational reviews and other initiatives as directed. Monitors upcoming and past due solicitations and gifts and proactively shares information to regional development team to ensure data is updated appropriately. Utilizes the CRM (Salesforce FRF) platform to support fundraising leadership and field fundraisers. Assists with onboarding of new fundraisers in the region and serves as the primary systems trainer for new hires. Educates the users on new functionality and/or changes in the CRM. Provides ongoing training to regional development team on CRM and other development data systems/reports. Serves as the liaison to key national contacts for the CRM, other data systems, gift processing and research through a relationship with the national Data Manager assigned to region and other national contacts as needed. Supports tracking large budgeted monthly gifts, as reflected in the revenue budget to support regional forecasting. Support volunteers who perform data entry and data-related projects for regional development team. Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience and documented success in fund development or equivalent experience. Management Experience: Preferred 6 months -1 year supervisory experience (This position will supervise volunteers). Skills and Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. A team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and to ensuring the highest customer service orientation. Leadership ability with exemplary interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills. Partners internally and externally with others to develop the organization; open, friendly and comfortable with diverse groups; networks effectively and establishes long-term relationships with the community. Works successfully on teams and strives for optimum results; resolves conflict; promotes cooperation, commitment, momentum and pride; puts success of team above own interests. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and/or deadlines. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Salesforce.com or equivalent CRM experience preferred. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: The Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission is to provide care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It is the impetus for the establishment of the American Red Cross (ARC). SAF at the Red Cross is a mixture of both tradition and innovation. ARC continues to provide traditional support to military families; serve in military and veterans hospitals, and conduct emergency communication. But, we also continually adapt our traditional services and create new programs to meet the needs of today’s military member, veterans and their families. The American Red Cross is seeking a full-time SAF Regional Program Manager in Ft. Polk, LA . This position is classified as mobile, which requires strict medical and security clearances, as well as the condition of worldwide deployment, as needed. Job Summary: The SAF Regional Program Manager administers the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. This is accomplished through managing volunteers and working with other Red Cross departments and community partners to ensure SAF service delivery throughout the northern and central parts of Louisiana (Barksdale, Beauregard, Ft. Polk, etc.). Responsibilities: 1. Relationship Management and Community Outreach: Builds strong relationships with military leadership, key organizations and community leaders. Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations or information sessions. 2. Volunteer Management: Manages a volunteer program to enable delivery of SAF programs and services. Provides supervision of both paid and volunteer staff. Helps ensure volunteer staff ratio reflects the diversity of the population being served. 3. Service Delivery Management: Ensures the consistent delivery of the SAF core services to all clients in their area. • Coordinates services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation programs, material assistance, and morale items and support. • Ensures community outreach, to include command meetings and education briefings, presentations, or workshops. • Ensures a strong military community outreach program and implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF initiatives. • Manages support services to military members and their families to include family follow-up information and referrals; and other related services. Provides support for the emergency communications center with local information, as appropriate. • Ensures military and veteran community is offered resiliency training. 4. Financial and Reporting Management: Manages expenditures to ensure programs are operating within budget to support SAF programs and services. Monitors and reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required; or related equivalent experience. Experience: A minimum of five years related experience in program management or related field is required. Managerial Experience: A minimum of 1 year of successful supervisory experience is required, volunteer recruitment and management experience is strongly desired. Mobile Staff Requirements: World-wide mobility is a condition of employment. It is an essential function of this position. Employees must accept assignments anywhere in the world, including deployments (conflict areas) where we provide services to members of the U.S. military and their families. Mobile staff members must be US citizens and able to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance and no-fee U.S. passport. Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position. Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military and their families. Must meet and maintain strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military and Department of Defense. Responsible for proper wear and maintenance of daily Red Cross Duty Uniform, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas. Periodically accompanies the military on deployments. Some station offices are in remote locations without public transportation. An interim Secret Security Clearance must be obtained if SSC is not currently held. When deployed, you may be required to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Privacy is often limited and you may have to share accommodations with co-workers, military members, etc. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Oct 28, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: The Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission is to provide care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It is the impetus for the establishment of the American Red Cross (ARC). SAF at the Red Cross is a mixture of both tradition and innovation. ARC continues to provide traditional support to military families; serve in military and veterans hospitals, and conduct emergency communication. But, we also continually adapt our traditional services and create new programs to meet the needs of today’s military member, veterans and their families. The American Red Cross is seeking a full-time SAF Regional Program Manager in Ft. Polk, LA . This position is classified as mobile, which requires strict medical and security clearances, as well as the condition of worldwide deployment, as needed. Job Summary: The SAF Regional Program Manager administers the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. This is accomplished through managing volunteers and working with other Red Cross departments and community partners to ensure SAF service delivery throughout the northern and central parts of Louisiana (Barksdale, Beauregard, Ft. Polk, etc.). Responsibilities: 1. Relationship Management and Community Outreach: Builds strong relationships with military leadership, key organizations and community leaders. Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations or information sessions. 2. Volunteer Management: Manages a volunteer program to enable delivery of SAF programs and services. Provides supervision of both paid and volunteer staff. Helps ensure volunteer staff ratio reflects the diversity of the population being served. 3. Service Delivery Management: Ensures the consistent delivery of the SAF core services to all clients in their area. • Coordinates services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation programs, material assistance, and morale items and support. • Ensures community outreach, to include command meetings and education briefings, presentations, or workshops. • Ensures a strong military community outreach program and implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF initiatives. • Manages support services to military members and their families to include family follow-up information and referrals; and other related services. Provides support for the emergency communications center with local information, as appropriate. • Ensures military and veteran community is offered resiliency training. 4. Financial and Reporting Management: Manages expenditures to ensure programs are operating within budget to support SAF programs and services. Monitors and reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required; or related equivalent experience. Experience: A minimum of five years related experience in program management or related field is required. Managerial Experience: A minimum of 1 year of successful supervisory experience is required, volunteer recruitment and management experience is strongly desired. Mobile Staff Requirements: World-wide mobility is a condition of employment. It is an essential function of this position. Employees must accept assignments anywhere in the world, including deployments (conflict areas) where we provide services to members of the U.S. military and their families. Mobile staff members must be US citizens and able to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance and no-fee U.S. passport. Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position. Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military and their families. Must meet and maintain strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military and Department of Defense. Responsible for proper wear and maintenance of daily Red Cross Duty Uniform, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas. Periodically accompanies the military on deployments. Some station offices are in remote locations without public transportation. An interim Secret Security Clearance must be obtained if SSC is not currently held. When deployed, you may be required to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Privacy is often limited and you may have to share accommodations with co-workers, military members, etc. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: The Regional Chief Development Officer (RCDO) will be responsible for strengthening and growing the donor base and the development program to meet assigned financial goals. Supporting the Regional Executive who is the chief fundraiser for the region they will drive a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets. The will also lead a development team in planning, managing and implementing fund development strategies for the Region. In addition, they will maintain their own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects and personally makes solicitations. This is a highly visible, externally facing role and will represent the Region in cultivating donors with the greatest capacity and will manage leadership volunteers. The RCDO will report jointly to the Regional Executive and Divisional Fundraising Vice President (DFVP). The Region covers three chapters – Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans. The position will be based in New Orleans. Responsibilities: 1. Strategy: Develops and executes annual and multi-year development strategies for the Region. Partners closely with the Regional Executive, DFVP and Board(s) in the Region to develop and execute the fundraising strategy in order to significantly grow annual revenues in the short term, while diversifying the funding base towards long term sustainability. Develops and implements a written plan for identifying, educating, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors across the Region. Leads focused growth in major gifts area; works directly with top major gift prospects in coordination with the Region’s Major Gift Officer(s). Oversees implementation of organizational campaigns in the Region, such as Holiday Campaign, Disaster Relief, and March is Red Cross Month. Acts as a senior leader in the Region and directs the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization; ensures that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising. 2. Fundraising Targets and Portfolio Management: Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target and managing to meet the fundraising expense target. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters. Maintains own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects, responsible for personally making face-to-face donor solicitations and meeting national/regional fundraising metrics. 3. Prospect Development: Works with community Board members and other leadership volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors. Identifies potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partners with Region’s assigned Gift Planning Officer to solicit those prospects. Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the $2,500 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. 4. Relationship Development: At the direction of the Regional Executive, serves as primary staff liaison for representatives of largest corporations and foundations for solicitation, cultivation and stewardship purposes. Collaborates with national ARC headquarters development staff to identify and maximize fundraising opportunities. Serves as the primary staff liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee. Orients new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensures that they receive the support they need to be successful volunteer fundraisers. 5. Staff and Volunteer Management: Works with the Regional Executive, DFVP and DVP to determine reporting structure for the fundraising staff in the Region (including the Community chapter fundraising staff) based on the Regional structure, and ensures the use of best practices for measuring staff members’ performance. Responsible for staff development of Major Gifts Officers and Associates. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree highly preferred Minimum of 5 years fundraising leadership experience with an established track record of proactively growing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies; progressive sales leadership may substitute for fundraising experience Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing broad fundraising programs from inception to successful closure of major gifts Significant expertise with the funding community is highly desirable Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of “best practices” in development. Corporate and/or Business-to-Business sales leadership experience may be substituted for fundraising experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.com) Travel : Requires frequent travel within the Region. Occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. *LI-LS1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Oct 28, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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? Job Description: The Regional Chief Development Officer (RCDO) will be responsible for strengthening and growing the donor base and the development program to meet assigned financial goals. Supporting the Regional Executive who is the chief fundraiser for the region they will drive a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets. The will also lead a development team in planning, managing and implementing fund development strategies for the Region. In addition, they will maintain their own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects and personally makes solicitations. This is a highly visible, externally facing role and will represent the Region in cultivating donors with the greatest capacity and will manage leadership volunteers. The RCDO will report jointly to the Regional Executive and Divisional Fundraising Vice President (DFVP). The Region covers three chapters – Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans. The position will be based in New Orleans. Responsibilities: 1. Strategy: Develops and executes annual and multi-year development strategies for the Region. Partners closely with the Regional Executive, DFVP and Board(s) in the Region to develop and execute the fundraising strategy in order to significantly grow annual revenues in the short term, while diversifying the funding base towards long term sustainability. Develops and implements a written plan for identifying, educating, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors across the Region. Leads focused growth in major gifts area; works directly with top major gift prospects in coordination with the Region’s Major Gift Officer(s). Oversees implementation of organizational campaigns in the Region, such as Holiday Campaign, Disaster Relief, and March is Red Cross Month. Acts as a senior leader in the Region and directs the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization; ensures that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising. 2. Fundraising Targets and Portfolio Management: Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target and managing to meet the fundraising expense target. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters. Maintains own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects, responsible for personally making face-to-face donor solicitations and meeting national/regional fundraising metrics. 3. Prospect Development: Works with community Board members and other leadership volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors. Identifies potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partners with Region’s assigned Gift Planning Officer to solicit those prospects. Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the $2,500 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. 4. Relationship Development: At the direction of the Regional Executive, serves as primary staff liaison for representatives of largest corporations and foundations for solicitation, cultivation and stewardship purposes. Collaborates with national ARC headquarters development staff to identify and maximize fundraising opportunities. Serves as the primary staff liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee. Orients new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensures that they receive the support they need to be successful volunteer fundraisers. 5. Staff and Volunteer Management: Works with the Regional Executive, DFVP and DVP to determine reporting structure for the fundraising staff in the Region (including the Community chapter fundraising staff) based on the Regional structure, and ensures the use of best practices for measuring staff members’ performance. Responsible for staff development of Major Gifts Officers and Associates. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree highly preferred Minimum of 5 years fundraising leadership experience with an established track record of proactively growing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies; progressive sales leadership may substitute for fundraising experience Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing broad fundraising programs from inception to successful closure of major gifts Significant expertise with the funding community is highly desirable Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of “best practices” in development. Corporate and/or Business-to-Business sales leadership experience may be substituted for fundraising experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.com) Travel : Requires frequent travel within the Region. Occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. *LI-LS1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
New Orleans, LA, USA
Chief Executive Officer
Company: New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Status : Full-Time
Websites: www.norta.com and www.driveRTAforward.com
The Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana charged with providing safe, efficient, and reliable public transportation in the City of New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. The Regional Transit Authority was created by state legislation in 1979 and commenced operation in 1983. For the first time in the agency’s history, we are building a robust, in-house staff to manage the day-to-day affairs of the agency. The Chief Executive Officer is the primary executive of the Regional Transit Authority.
Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Transit Authority reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners of the RTA. The Chief Executive Officer serves the Authority pursuant to R.S. 48:1655 and is responsible for coordination and oversight of the daily business of the Authority as well as its staff, vendors, and contractors.
Essential Functions
• Active, general management of the business of the Authority, consistent with the purposes, goals, and the policies of the Authority as expressed in the actions of the Board, and the law under which the Authority is organized.
• Oversight and coordination of all administrative and operational units of the Authority, inclusive of vendors, consultants, and contractors performing services for and on behalf of the Authority.
• Serving as the primary representative of the Authority at public hearings and meetings, advisory boards and committees, and when dealing with other governmental agencies and the public.
• General management, superintendence, direction, and evaluation of employees of the Authority.
• Reporting to the Board and its committees on the operations of the Authority, the progress of its projects, and upon all other Authority matters which may be of concern to the Board.
• Reviewing all monthly progress estimates of the vendors, consultants, contractors, and others doing business with the Authority and taking such action as is required, including approval of payment.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public policy or administration, urban planning, transportation, engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience
• Twelve (12) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in government administration, including at least five (5) years of experience as a senior executive of a municipal or state public transit department or agency, which includes oversight and management of public transit operations, short-range and long-term planning, budget development and monitoring, public and media relations, human resource management and development, and intergovernmental program and/or policy development.
Preferred
• A Master’s Degree or other graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public policy or administration, urban planning, transportation, engineering, or a closely related field highly preferred.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. Also, evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
• Personal Interview
• Verification of education and experience
• Reference check
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit History Report
• Current Motor Vehicle Report
• Medical Examination including drug and alcohol screening
Salary and Benefits
• To be determined based on qualifications.
Closing
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.
Please apply before 5:00 PM CDT May 13, 2019 .
To apply for this position, send electronic versions of your resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Deslie Isidore
disidore@norta.com
504.827.8330
RTA
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119-6301
May 01, 2019
Full time
Chief Executive Officer
Company: New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Status : Full-Time
Websites: www.norta.com and www.driveRTAforward.com
The Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana charged with providing safe, efficient, and reliable public transportation in the City of New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. The Regional Transit Authority was created by state legislation in 1979 and commenced operation in 1983. For the first time in the agency’s history, we are building a robust, in-house staff to manage the day-to-day affairs of the agency. The Chief Executive Officer is the primary executive of the Regional Transit Authority.
Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Transit Authority reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners of the RTA. The Chief Executive Officer serves the Authority pursuant to R.S. 48:1655 and is responsible for coordination and oversight of the daily business of the Authority as well as its staff, vendors, and contractors.
Essential Functions
• Active, general management of the business of the Authority, consistent with the purposes, goals, and the policies of the Authority as expressed in the actions of the Board, and the law under which the Authority is organized.
• Oversight and coordination of all administrative and operational units of the Authority, inclusive of vendors, consultants, and contractors performing services for and on behalf of the Authority.
• Serving as the primary representative of the Authority at public hearings and meetings, advisory boards and committees, and when dealing with other governmental agencies and the public.
• General management, superintendence, direction, and evaluation of employees of the Authority.
• Reporting to the Board and its committees on the operations of the Authority, the progress of its projects, and upon all other Authority matters which may be of concern to the Board.
• Reviewing all monthly progress estimates of the vendors, consultants, contractors, and others doing business with the Authority and taking such action as is required, including approval of payment.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public policy or administration, urban planning, transportation, engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience
• Twelve (12) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in government administration, including at least five (5) years of experience as a senior executive of a municipal or state public transit department or agency, which includes oversight and management of public transit operations, short-range and long-term planning, budget development and monitoring, public and media relations, human resource management and development, and intergovernmental program and/or policy development.
Preferred
• A Master’s Degree or other graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public policy or administration, urban planning, transportation, engineering, or a closely related field highly preferred.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. Also, evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
• Personal Interview
• Verification of education and experience
• Reference check
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit History Report
• Current Motor Vehicle Report
• Medical Examination including drug and alcohol screening
Salary and Benefits
• To be determined based on qualifications.
Closing
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.
Please apply before 5:00 PM CDT May 13, 2019 .
To apply for this position, send electronic versions of your resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Deslie Isidore
disidore@norta.com
504.827.8330
RTA
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119-6301
