Area Director

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate enduring and impactful relationships with individuals and family foundations contributing $25,000 or more annually.

• Educate donors on the comprehensive needs across the globe and inspire them to engage through World Vision’s mission.

• Assist in the execution of World Vision’s Christian mission, vision, and strategies.

• Serve as a witness to Christ and minister through actions, words, and symbols.

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

• Encourage donations of appreciated assets when feasible.

• Design and implement strategies for managing assigned accounts.

• Foster relationships with potential donors and align their interests with World Vision’s mission and initiatives.

• Utilize existing donor networks to identify new major-gift prospects.

• Coordinate interactions between major donors and World Vision’s president, senior leadership, field staff, and both domestic and international projects.

• Accompany qualified donors and prospects on visits to World Vision project locations.

• Collaborate with gift-planning staff on donor-advised funds, stock donations, wills, and related arrangements.

• Represent World Vision U.S. at speaking engagements and in media interviews.

• Participate in job-related training programs.

• Work collaboratively with team members as assigned.

• Stay informed of corporate goals, objectives, announcements, and activities.

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent eight years of professional experience.

• Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising or sales.

• Proven ability to manage major accounts effectively.

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

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the U.S.

• Frequent domestic and occasional international travel required.

• Availability for weekend and evening work to meet donor schedules.

• May necessitate travel to hazardous locations.

• Strong networking skills: capable of building and maintaining an active network of contacts, fostering rapport, trust, and positive relationships.

• Skilled in prospecting: asking pertinent questions, listening to donors, identifying giving opportunities, qualifying donors, and proactively reaching out.

• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, including campaigns, appeals, programs, sources, and competition for funds.

• Exemplifies Christian conduct and engages actively in spiritual practices such as chapel, prayer, worship, and leading devotions.

• Integrates World Vision core values into decision-making processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available via World Vision U.S. benefits link).

• Assigned training programs.