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Mission Statement
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. 

Employment

 


Community Support Director (part-time position)

 

Location: Billings and Bozeman (2 positions open)

 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

 

Position Summary: The Community Support Director (CSD) is responsible for building a strong local visibility and fundraising program for his/her assigned community and surrounding counties/region, including one or more local fundraising events per year. Direct participation in the major gift program, including identification, positioning, and cultivation of the Chapter's major and leadership gift prospects, in partnership with the CAO and CEO. The CSD will be assigned an annual fundraising goal for his/her region. He/she will develop/support a local Leadership Council for community positioning.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Identify and recruit a Local Leadership Council for community positioning and local fundraising initiatives including events and community campaigns.
  • Work with the CAO to identify a portfolio of regional prospects and assist the CEO and CAO in positioning and cultivating of those prospects.
  • Collaborate with the Resource Development Associate to design appropriate cultivation events throughout his/her respective region. Support the Chapter's annual signature event.
  • Serve as a member of the resource development team, assisting when necessary with other duties as assigned, including possible capital campaigns and the cultivation of Board Resource Development Committee members.
  • Responsible for local and regional public and community relations. Membership in community and business organizations is essential.
 

Other Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge of American Red Cross products, programs and services must be developed.
  • As a contributor to the work of an emergency relief organization, extended work hours and/or assignment to a disaster/emergency-specific task may be required.

Qualifications: (Required for fully successful performance)

 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible major gift fundraising is desired. Proven experience raising multiple gifts over $5,000 is required. Experience raising gifts over $10,000 is highly desired. Experience should include working with community leaders and other volunteers in fundraising initiatives.
  • Knowledge of philanthropy and community and public relations is required. Strong communications, leadership, organization, team building and interpersonal skills are essential. Ideally, the successful candidate will have well-established fundraising contacts in his/her local community.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with diverse groups is required. Willingness to travel in his/her region and work evening and weekend hours is required.

Application Information:

FLSA: Exempt

 

Appointment: 20 hours/week

 

Wage: Depends on experience

 

To Apply: 

1. Download and complete Employee Application form. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION


2. Send a cover letter, resume, references and completed application form to:
 

American Red Cross of Montana

Attention: Diane Wright

1300 28th Street South

Great Falls, Montana 

59405

 

Questions: Email us at wrightdia@usa.redcross.org  

 

Closing Date: September 24, 2010 or until position is filled.

 

The American Red Cross is an equal opportunity employer

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