Area Director

World Vision USA

. Develop long-term, effective relationships with individuals and family foundations giving $25,000 or more annually .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 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 and account management, with a strong ability to build relationships with major donors and align their interests with organizational goals. Proficient in networking, prospecting, and executing fundraising campaigns while embodying Christian values and mission.

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Fundraising ExperienceAccount ManagementNetworking SkillsProspecting SkillsChristian Conduct

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Hard Skills

Fundraising CampaignsGift PlanningMajor Gift SolicitationDonor RelationsAccount Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationListeningTrust BuildingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Major GiftsDonor-Advised FundsHolistic NeedsWorld Vision Core ValuesSpiritual Disciplines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop long-term, effective relationships with individuals and family foundations giving $25,000 or more annually
Provide donors with a deeper understanding of holistic needs in the world and challenge them to respond through World Vision’s ministry
Help carry out World Vision’s Christian mission, vision, and strategies
Witness to Christ and minister through life, deed, word, and sign
Raise a minimum of $1,500,000 each fiscal year through private special funding, multi-year commitments, and gift planning
Recommend gifts of appreciated assets when possible
Plan and implement account management strategies for assigned accounts
Develop relationships with prospects 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 domestic/international projects
Take qualified donors and prospects on trips to World Vision project sites
Work with gift-planning staff on donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, and related arrangements
Represent World Vision U.S. in speaking engagements and media interviews
Attend job-related training programs
Collaborate with team members when assigned
Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, announcements, and activities
Follow organizational policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent eight years of work experience
Five years of work experience in fundraising or sales
Demonstrated ability to manage major accounts
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the U.S.
Frequent domestic and some international travel
Frequent weekend and evening work to accommodate donor schedules
May require trips to hazardous locations
Networking skills: builds and sustains an active network of contacts and builds rapport, trust, and positive relationships
Prospecting skills: asks questions, listens to donors, identifies giving opportunities, qualifies donors, and proactively contacts others
Thorough fundraising knowledge, including fundraising campaigns, appeals, programs, fundraising sources, and competition for funds
Christian conduct and active participation in spiritual disciplines, including chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions
Incorporates World Vision core values into decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via World Vision U.S. benefits link)
Training programs as assigned