National Director, Corporate Engagement

World Vision is hiring a National Director of Corporate Engagement to serve in the Transformational Engagement division.

At a Glance 

Role: Director of Corporate Engagement

Reports to:  Vice President, Philanthropy

Location: Remote

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (8 years) work experience. In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, sales or relevant area.  Experience to include a minimum of three years of leadership in functional strategy development and execution of new initiatives and/or business development related to fundraising initiatives. Requires a minimum of 3 years of staff management experience. Strong interpersonal skill and proven ability to motivate and energize staff to function effectively to achieve team goals.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 25% of time domestically.

Estimated Salary Range: $123,700 – $184,320

The Job

The National Director of Corporate Engagement will maximize World Vision's ministry through leadership of a highly effective team of fundraisers tasked to cultivate, acquire, and retain complex, multi-level corporate relationships. Provide strategic direction to relational fundraising teams for Gifts in Kind (GIK), cause marketing, cash grant, workplace giving and matching gift to generate approximately $400 million in annual resources for World Vision. 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.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Inspire team to achieve stretching fundraising targets through love, grace, and Christ-like accountability.
• Maximize WV's ministry by leading a team of relational fundraisers to identify opportunities and develop both short and long-term strategies with national and multi-national companies, yielding substantial funding to support WV's work. 
• Develop strategic plan, objectives, and budget for the team, ensuring alignment with World Vision US' broader objectives.    

o    Collaborate, develop, and integrate strategies with appropriate WVUS groups to leverage and grow partners' time, talent, treasure, and influence towards World Vision's ministry programs. 

o    Evaluate results, analyze strategy effectiveness, and modify strategy based upon results, coordinating efforts and gathering information as needed from staff across the organization.  

• Serve on Philanthropy Leadership Team and promote culture of unity, innovation and trust.
• Represent WVUS in select public speaking engagements and media interviews, as assigned, articulating model of transformational development to increase both prospects' and donors' passion and involvement in multiple business solutions.  
• Hire, fire, train, counsel, evaluate, and recommend salary increases and promotions for those under direct supervision. 
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed. 

You Bring These Skills

• Networking: Builds and sustains an active network of contacts Readily engages others and builds rapport, trust and positive relationships by understanding others’ business and personal needs.
• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Communicates and interacts effectively with people from other cultures, religions, and geographies; respects and adapts to other cultures and seeks opportunities to enhance relationships. Respects different denominations.
• Coaching: Works to improve and reinforce performance of teammates. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific feedback, and by making suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence.
• Account Management: Manages assigned donor base effectively to ensure fundraising potential is reached. Maximizes use of time and resources. Maintains credibility with donors/prospects by performing agreed-upon follow up activities in a timely manner. Strategic Planning: Identifies path to meet strategic goals by developing short- and long-range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, creative, realistic, and effective in meeting goals. Integrates planning efforts across work units. 
• Fundraising Knowledge: Demonstrates thorough knowledge of fundraising. Knows what it takes to develop and/or support a successful fundraising campaign, appeal or program. Understands fundraising sources and competition for funds.
• Public Speaking: Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas verbally in large- or small-group situations. Uses appropriate presentation style and method for target audience.
  
  

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (8 years) work experience. In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, sales or relevant area.  Experience to include a minimum of three years of leadership in functional strategy development and execution of new initiatives and/or business development related to fundraising initiatives. Requires a minimum of 3 years of staff management experience. Strong interpersonal skill and proven ability to motivate and energize staff to function effectively to achieve team goals.

Salary & Benefits

WVUS Pay Grade Level: 230

Estimated hiring range is $123,700 – $184,320.

The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. A different range may apply in certain locations.

About World Vision

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next? 

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.