Program Manager, Workplace Giving

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?
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. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, tothe Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

We are currently seeking a professional, innovative, and enthusiastic Program Manager, Workplace Giving. This is a fully remote position that can be located anywhere in the USA.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Fundraising Programs and Segment Strategy unit is the central office through which high-quality, consistent fundraising programs and platforms are created that reflect the organization's fundable strategic opportunities. It is also the primary office through which individual, corporate, and foundation donor strategies are developed to maximize fundraising locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

To support corporate fundraising and deliver value to fundraising relationship managers, The Program Manager will oversee the development and execution of the Workplace Giving program including United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns. The Program Manager will serve as an organizational expert on their assigned program and drive toward the national corporate fundraising target. They will work directly with fundraising teams across the country to support their fundraising efforts, providing resources, tools, and best practices. Experience in corporate fundraising and program management is necessary.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Responsibilities):

• Assists with the successful planning, design, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of fundraising program(s) in consultation with supervisor to achieve corporate revenue target(s)
• Creates, maintains, and evaluates guidance, cultivation, sales, and stewardship materials, tools, and prospect management resources.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting, data analysis for the assigned program to evaluate trends and opportunities.
• Serves as an organizational and subject matter expert on assigned fundraising program(s).
• Creates effective internal and external communications plans and delivers in-person and virtual training.
• Works closely with corporate fundraisers to maximize the fundraising opportunity.
• Works with donors as needed to facilitate giving and execute benefits to meet fundraising goals.
• Identifies trends and obstacles to overcome in order to maximize fundraising for the assigned program area.
• During Major Disasters: Provides surge capacity to the team, which may include supporting another program or Disaster field assignment.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Experience with fundraising principles and techniques.
• A high degree of organizational, analytical, and project management skills, including the ability to anticipate risks, analyze and manage data, problem solve, and develop strategic and creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, prioritize, articulate, and execute strategies in a complex and changing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and negotiation.
• Motivation, strong initiative and ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple perspectives to achieve program goals.
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Ability to perform and thrive under pressure in a rapidly changing and multidimensional environment.
• Strong customer service orientation is necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required, and with Salesforce is desired.
• Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs.
  

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the description's minimum education and general experience years combined.

COMPENSATION RANGE AND BENEFITS FOR YOU:

For those candidates located in CO or CT, the salary range for this position is $72,000- $82,000

At the American Red Cross, we recognize and reward exceptional performance. In addition to the base salary, you will have the opportunity to earn an annual performance-based incentive.

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the job or employee resides. The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of your individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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