Area Director

World Vision USA

. Maximize World Vision’s ministry by developing long-term relationships with individuals and foundations capable of contributing $25,000 or more .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $87,700 - $124,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, major account management, and donor relationship development, with a strong emphasis on cultural fluency in Taiwanese and Chinese contexts. Proficient in networking and prospecting to maximize contributions and support World Vision's mission.

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Fundraising KnowledgeMajor Account ManagementChinese Language ProficiencyNetworking SkillsCultural Fluency

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAccount ManagementProspectingGift PlanningDonor Relationship Development

Soft Skills

NetworkingBuilding RapportTrust BuildingPositive Relationship Management

Industry Keywords

Major Gifts ProgramDonor-Advised FundsStock GiftsWillsSpecial Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maximize World Vision’s ministry by developing long-term relationships with individuals and foundations capable of contributing $25,000 or more
Manage and coordinate integrated regional fundraising efforts for the Major Gifts Program, National Accounts, and Gift Planning
Raise a minimum of $1,500,000 each fiscal year through private special funding, multi-year commitments, and gift planning
Recommend donations of appreciated assets when possible
Plan and implement account management strategies for assigned accounts
Develop donor relationships and connect donor interests with World Vision’s mission and ministry
Network through current donors to identify new major-gift prospects
Arrange interactions between major donors and World Vision’s president, senior leadership, field staff, and projects
Take qualified donors and prospects to World Vision project sites to inform them about projects and encourage major gifts
Work with gift planning staff to establish donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, and related giving arrangements
Represent World Vision in speaking engagements and media interviews related to major gift development and its domestic and international ministry
Participate in assigned job-related training programs
Collaborate with team members and perform other assigned duties
Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, announcements, activities, policies, and procedures
Participate in Christian organizational spiritual disciplines and incorporate World Vision Core Values into decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (eight years) work experience
In addition to education or educational equivalent, requires 5 years of work experience in fundraising or sales
Demonstrated ability to manage major accounts
Experience building a business is desirable
Strong knowledge of Taiwanese and Chinese cultures, with demonstrated cultural fluency, is preferred
Proficiency in Chinese language (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is preferred
Must be authorized 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 some weekends and evenings to accommodate donor schedules
May require trips to underdeveloped locations
Fundraising knowledge and ability to support successful fundraising campaigns, appeals, or programs
Prospecting skills, including identifying giving opportunities, qualifying donors, and proactively contacting prospects
Networking skills and ability to build rapport, trust, and positive relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via link)
Job-related training programs
Domestic and international travel opportunities