Regional Chief Development Officer - KY Region (Louisville)

About the American Red Cross

By joining the American Red Cross, you become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. This is more than a job; it is a movement where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives. You will join a team of welcoming, exceptional, and diverse individuals who are uncompromising in their unity. Here, your career is a force for good, aligned with a mission bigger than any single person.

We believe in empowering growth along a purposeful career path. As you care for others, you are cared for with a community that respects who you are both inside and outside of work. We offer a supportive environment where mentors guide your development, and your life's work contributes to the greatness of the human spirit.

About the Role

The Regional Chief Development Officer for the Kentucky Region is a highly visible, externally facing role based in Louisville, KY. This position is critical for strengthening and growing the donor base and the development program to meet assigned financial goals. You will support the Regional Executive in driving a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets.

In this role, you will lead a development team in planning, managing, and implementing fund development strategies for the region. You will also maintain your own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects, personally making solicitations to cultivate donors with the greatest capacity. As a senior leader, you will direct the Regional Development team regarding strategic decisions and serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board's Philanthropy Committee, ensuring new Board members are supported in their fundraising responsibilities.

This is an in-office position requiring daily reporting to the regional HQ in Louisville. The role involves frequent travel within the region for face-to-face meetings with donors, staff, and other constituents, as well as occasional travel within the Division and to Washington, DC.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply to join our team and make their career a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to connecting national service alumni with opportunities through our partnership with Employers of National Service (EONS).

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local fair chance ordinances.

We foster a culture where operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs, reflecting the dynamic nature of our humanitarian mission.