Jeff Redfield

About Jeff Redfield

With 12 years at the American Red Cross, I work as a Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer, focusing on foundation relations across the Central and Southern Ohio Region. My role emphasizes donor engagement, grant writing, and fostering partnerships to advance the organization’s critical services in preparedness and relief. Passionate about connecting charitable giving with impactful missions, I collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to align donor interests with Red Cross programs. Certified as a CFRE, I am committed to empowering nonprofits to fulfill their mission and create meaningful change.

Experience

1. Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer - Foundations (Rpo Iii) - Central and Southern Ohio Region

   American Red Cross

   Mar 2022 — Present

   After 8 successful years with Red Cross, I am now promoted to a Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer (RPO in FY22 with an emphasis on foundations in the 47-county, 5 chapter, Central and Southern Ohio Region. With the help of colleagues and volunteers, through donor relations and successful grant requests for Red Cross lines of services, I ranked first in percentage-over-target in the Central Atlantic Division for FY21.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelors Degree, Secondary Education - Math and Physical Education

  1984 — 1989

• Wright State University

  Master's degree, Student Personnel Services in Higher Education

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Program Development
• Event Management
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Annual Giving
• Volunteer Management
• Newsletters
• Grants
• Strategic Planning