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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?

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Job Description:

Regional Chief Development Officer – Virginia Region

The location for this dynamic opportunity is flexible within the state of Virginia.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET.

Why Choose Us?

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.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to serve as the Regional Chief Development Officer (CDO) for our Virginia Region. The American Red Cross in the Virginia Region serves 118 independent cities and counties with a population of 5.8 million. In this high-profile role, you’ll drive philanthropic growth, cultivate major donor relationships, and lead a talented team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious financial goals that support our lifesaving mission. Make a lasting impact. Lead with purpose.

The successful candidate may be based anywhere in the state of Virginia, with the understanding that they will need to travel across the region for meetings.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD
As the Regional CDO, you’ll be at the forefront of our development efforts, responsible for:

• Design and execute multi-year fundraising strategies to grow annual revenue and build a sustainable donor base.

• Team & Volunteer Leadership: Guide a team of five Philanthropy Officers and engage leadership volunteers to implement effective fundraising strategies.

• Serve as the primary liaison for the Board’s Philanthropy Committee, supporting members in their fundraising roles.

• Oversee implementation of organizational campaigns in the region. Act as a senior leader in the Region and direct the Regional Development team with respect to strategic decisions for the organization; ensure that the Region meets all reporting requirements related to fundraising. 

• Accountable for achieving or exceeding Region’s minimum fundraising target ($8M/year and below), and managing to meet the fundraising expense target. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters.

• Cultivate relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison for representatives of large corporations and foundations for solicitation and stewardship purposes. Collaborate with national headquarters development and donor recruitment staff to identify and maximize fundraising opportunities. Orient new Board members to their fundraising responsibilities and ensure they receive the necessary support to be successful volunteer fundraisers.

• Major Gifts & Donor Engagement: Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors ($5,000+), leading face-to-face solicitations and stewardship efforts.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 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.

• Five years of management experience. Must have a proven track record of team management/leadership.

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).

• Travel: Frequent travel within the Virginia Region; occasional travel to divisional offices and Washington, D.C.

• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Relocation assistance IS NOT available for this position.

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 (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) 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 Program

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 

• Service Awards and recognition 

Learn more about the Virginia Region:

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.

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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