Area Director

World Vision USA

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 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 representing the organization in various engagements.

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Fundraising ExperienceAccount ManagementNetworking SkillsProspecting SkillsBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAccount ManagementGift PlanningDonor RelationsMajor Gift Solicitation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaborationNetworking

Industry Keywords

Christian MissionDonor-Advised FundsMajor-Gift ProspectsHolistic NeedsCorporate Goals

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 and challenge them to respond through World Vision’s ministry
Help carry out World Vision’s Christian mission, vision, and strategies
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
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 leadership, field staff, and projects
Take qualified donors and prospects on trips to World Vision project sites
Work with gift-planning staff to establish donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, and related arrangements
Represent World Vision U.S. in speaking engagements and media interviews
Attend assigned job-related training programs
Collaborate with team members
Maintain awareness of corporate goals, organizational announcements, activities, 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 required
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
Prospecting skills: identifies giving opportunities, qualifies donors, and proactively contacts prospects
Thorough knowledge of fundraising
Ability to participate in Christian spiritual disciplines and uphold World Vision core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via World Vision U.S. benefits link)
Job-related training programs
Frequent domestic and some international travel opportunities