World Vision USA
World Vision USA
World Vision USA is a Christian humanitarian nonprofit working with donors, churches and local communities to help children and families address poverty and respond to crises. Its global programs include child sponsorship, disaster relief, clean water, food and health support, child protection and community development. The organization’s work combines faith-based service with financial accountability, and it is a U.S. 501(c)(3) charity reviewed by independent evaluators.

Area Director, Major Gifts – Colorado

Build relationships with major donors and family foundations, cultivating gifts of $25,000 or more and raising at least $1.5 million each fiscal year. Support World Vision’s Christian humanitarian mission through donor engagement and fundraising.

Description

  • Build lasting relationships with individuals and family foundations contributing at least $25,000 annually.
  • Explain global needs to donors and encourage support through World Vision’s ministry.
  • Advance World Vision’s Christian mission, vision, and strategies.
  • Witness to Christ and minister through personal conduct, actions, words, and signs.
  • Raise at least $1.5 million each fiscal year through private special funding, multiyear commitments, and planned gifts.
  • Recommend gifts of appreciated assets when appropriate.
  • Create and carry out account management plans for assigned donors.
  • Build prospect relationships and align donor interests with World Vision’s mission and ministry.
  • Use existing donor networks to identify prospective major-gift supporters.
  • Coordinate meetings between major donors and World Vision’s president, senior leaders, field staff, and domestic and international projects.
  • Lead qualified donors and prospects on visits to World Vision project sites.
  • Partner with gift-planning staff on donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, and related giving arrangements.
  • Represent World Vision U.S. at speaking engagements and media interviews.
  • Participate in role-related training.
  • Collaborate with colleagues as assigned.
  • Stay informed about organizational goals, priorities, announcements, and activities.
  • Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience totaling eight years.
  • At least five years of fundraising or sales experience.
  • Proven ability to manage major accounts.
  • Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Availability to travel within the U.S. up to 50% of the time.
  • Frequent domestic travel and some international travel.
  • Availability for frequent evening and weekend work to meet donor schedules.
  • Travel to hazardous locations may be required.
  • Networking ability to build and maintain contacts and establish rapport, trust, and positive relationships.
  • Prospecting ability to ask questions, listen to donors, identify giving opportunities, qualify donors, and proactively reach out to others.
  • Strong fundraising knowledge, including campaigns, appeals, programs, funding sources, and competition for donations.
  • Christian conduct and active involvement in spiritual practices, including chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leading devotions.
  • Apply World Vision’s core values when making decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package; details are available through World Vision U.S. benefits information.
  • Training programs as assigned.

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