Philanthropy Representative- Southwest Region

World Vision is hiring a Philanthropy Representative in the Southwest Region

00 At a Glance

Role: Philanthropy Representative- Southwest Region

Location: Remote within SW region. Candidates located in Arizona, southern CA, or New Mexico preferred. 

Must have experience: Associate degree or equivalent (four years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, requires work experience in fundraising or sales; 3 years.

01 The Job 

As the Philanthropy Rep, you will maximize World Vision’s ministry by developing long-term, effective relationships with individuals and foundations capable of providing $3,000 to $50,000 (or more) in financial resources, with the goal of providing them with a deeper understanding of holistic needs in the world, and boldly challenging them to respond sacrificially to those needs through the ministry of World Vision.  Manage and coordinate the integrated regional fundraising efforts for assigned Middle Donors and their potential to integrate with the Major Gifts Program, and Gift Planning. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign. You will also...

1. Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
2. Responsible for raising a minimum of $400,000 within the first year and a minimum of $700,000 each fiscal year thereafter through private special funding, multi-year commitments, and gift planning. Recommend donation of appreciated assets whenever possible.
3. Implement account management strategy, utilizing messaging approved by middle donor leadership, to ensure assigned accounts are given the appropriate amount of attention each year.
4. Develop long-term relationships through personal interactions with donors on assigned area of the country with a primary emphasis on voice-to-voice interaction and strive to connect donor interests with the WV mission and ministry. As appropriate, additional donor interactions may be conducted in person, via virtual, email and mail.
5. Engage with high-capacity donors to identify, cultivate and retain major and mega givers for World Vision. Partner with Major Reps to actively seek opportunities to grow donor/prospect involvement through events, projects and initiatives. Recommend portfolio moves in conjunction with Prospect Development and Major Reps. Network through current donors to locate new giving prospects who can make major gifts.
6. As appropriate, may partner with Major team to participate and support qualified donors/prospects on virtual or in person trips to WV project sites to inform them about specific projects and encourage them to give at major donor levels.
7. Work with gift planning staff to set up donor-advised funds, stock gifts, wills, etc.
8. Represent WVUS in speaking engagements that are directly related to major gift development and media interviews to spread the word about WV’s domestic and international ministry.
9. Attend and participate in job related training programs as assigned.
10. Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.

02 About World Vision USA When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to meet the greatest needs in the world today. We go to ends of the earth and into the margins. Where few go and the road is less traveled. Because Jesus is alive in the hardest places to be a child. We are dangerously soft-hearted. But just the right kind of dangerous. That's because we're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We empower people out of poverty. For real. For good. For nearly the last 70 years. Jesus' love at the center. Always. We're Christian and follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. Serving every child we can regardless of faith. Are you feeling called to explore joining us? We hope so.

03 Let your work be your faith in action Every day, nearly 16,000 children under the age of 5 die from preventable causes. Our call to action is urgent. That’s why we’re looking for someone who is ready to place their expertise behind helping the world’s most vulnerable children. Every new relationship or existing relationship strengthened through this role can create an outsized impact on World Vision’s global reach, and help influence whether someone chooses to help today or not. If not you, then who? 

04 You Bring an associate degree or equivalent (four years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, requires work experience in fundraising or sales; 3 years.

05 Salary Range & Benefits The full range for this position is $59,271- $90,026 annually. This applies to locations with a market similar to our U.S. HQ in the Greater Seattle area. A different range may apply based on your work location. Typical hiring range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. World Vision employees see our Salary Administration Guidelines and My Life My Benefits pages on our organization intranet known as The Vine. Please indicate the range you're targeting when asked during the application process. In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round out our total compensation package. Click here to learn more. Additionally, merit, auto allowance, and relocation may be available to eligible employees based on existing plans.