Remote Ultra‑High‑Net‑Worth Gifts Lead

WV United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International seeks a Principal Gifts Lead to design, launch, and grow a new principal gifts programme. You will work with ultra-high-net-worth donors and high-value opportunities to secure multi-year commitments and build a sustainable income stream.

You will lead a growing Relationship Fundraising team, manage complex donor opportunities, and aim to grow principal-gift income significantly by FY30, shaping the future of high-value fundraising.

Qualifications

• Track record of securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic partnerships.
• Experience managing major- or principal-gifts portfolios through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Proven success against stretched income targets with a disciplined pipeline.
• Ability to influence senior donors, trustees, leaders, volunteers and advisers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic planning and relationship management.
• Collaborative approach and ability to coach across teams.
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and engaging with diverse donors.

Responsibilities

• Design, launch and grow a new principal gifts programme.
• Build a strong donor pipeline and secure multi-year commitments.
• Lead high-value donor opportunities and align with programmes.
• Engage senior stakeholders and cross-team collaborators.

Skills

Six-figure partnerships

Major gifts portfolio

Target-driven

Influence senior donors

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Mission-driven

Job description

World Vision International seeks a Principal Gifts Lead to design, launch, and grow a new principal gifts programme. You will work with ultra-high-net-worth donors and high-value opportunities to secure multi-year commitments and build a sustainable income stream.

You will lead a growing Relationship Fundraising team, manage complex donor opportunities, and aim to grow principal-gift income significantly by FY30, shaping the future of high-value fundraising.