Regional Chief Development Officer

Regional Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

At the American Red Cross, your leadership will directly support life-saving programs and strengthen communities across Alaska and beyond. This is more than a career—it's an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

Join our team in Anchorage, where you'll play a pivotal leadership role in advancing a dynamic, mission-driven development program. As a key regional leader, you will drive a strong, revenue-focused culture grounded in market-driven goals, expanding and strengthening a diverse donor base to achieve ambitious annual fundraising targets. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, while actively engaging with major donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders to build meaningful partnerships and deliver measurable impact.

As the Regional Chief Development Officer (CDO), you'll be at the forefront of our development efforts, responsible for:

• Set and Execute a Bold Regional Fundraising Strategy
• Lead and Be Accountable for a Portfolio Based Major Gifts Program
• Achieve and Grow Significant Fundraising Targets
• Lead and Scale a High Impact Individual Major Gifts Donor Program
• Mobilize Boards and Volunteer Leaders for Philanthropic Impact
• Build, Develop, and Inspire a High Performing Team
• Lead Effectively During Disaster and High-Demand Environments ("Grey Skies")
• Ensure Excellence in Systems, Stewardship, and Reporting

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience with increasing philanthropic revenue from diverse constituencies, developing and implementing broad-based fundraising programs, and knowledge of "best practices" in development.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Five years of management experience.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com). Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
• Travel: Requires frequent travel within the Region. Occasional travel within the Division and to a national conference annually. (Fleet vehicles are available for travel in the region)

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $140,000.  You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. 

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

• Deep fundraising experience within the Alaskan giving community and cultural awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to engage corporations, community partners, and philanthropic networks across the area.

BENEFITS FOR YOU 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 to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Physical Requirement: 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.