Area Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Enhance World Vision’s mission by cultivating lasting partnerships with individuals and foundations capable of contributing $25,000 or more.

• Oversee and synchronize regional fundraising initiatives for the Major Gifts Program, National Accounts, and Gift Planning.

• Secure a minimum of $1,500,000 each fiscal year through private special funding, multi-year commitments, and strategic gift planning.

• Suggest donations of appreciated assets whenever feasible.

• Design and execute account management strategies for designated accounts.

• Build donor relationships and align their interests with World Vision’s mission and initiatives.

• Leverage existing donor networks to discover new major-gift prospects.

• Coordinate engagements between major donors and World Vision’s president, senior leadership, field staff, and projects.

• Guide qualified donors and prospects to World Vision project sites to inform them about initiatives and inspire major gifts.

• Collaborate with gift planning staff to set up donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, and related giving arrangements.

• Represent World Vision through speaking engagements and media interviews focused on major gift development and its mission both domestically and internationally.

• Engage in assigned job-related training programs.

• Work alongside team members and carry out other assigned responsibilities.

• Stay informed about corporate goals, objectives, announcements, activities, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in spiritual disciplines within a Christian organization and integrate World Vision Core Values into decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (eight years).

• Along with educational qualifications, a minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising or sales is required.

• Proven track record of managing major accounts.

• Experience in building a business is a plus.

• Strong understanding of Taiwanese and Chinese cultures, with demonstrated cultural fluency, is preferred.

• Proficiency in the Chinese language (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is preferred.

• Must possess authorization to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

• Ability to travel up to 25% within the U.S., including some domestic and international travel.

• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate donor schedules.

• May require visits to underdeveloped locations.

• Knowledge of fundraising and ability to support successful fundraising campaigns, appeals, or programs.

• Prospecting skills, including identifying giving opportunities, qualifying donors, and proactively reaching out to prospects.

• Networking skills and the capability to build rapport, trust, and positive relationships.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via link).

• Job-related training programs.

• Domestic and international travel opportunities.