Development Manager

World Animal Protection; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 595,000 - 646,000; Full time

Job summary

World Animal Protection seeks a Development Manager to lead a regional portfolio within our global Development function. You will build relationships, partnerships and philanthropic support to fund our work to end animal cruelty worldwide.

This is a relationship-led growth role. You'll own the income strategy, pipeline and targets for APAC, converting high-value prospects into sustainable supporters and collaborating with a Development Lead across a close-knit global team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in philanthropy, development, partnerships or new business within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to build and convert high-value external relationships into long-term support.
• Strong pipeline management and the judgement to focus effort where it counts.
• Experience leading a team or significant work area, with high standards of delivery.
• The confidence to advise senior colleagues on development strategy and priorities.
• Bonus: experience across a global or multi-market organisation, or in charity/mission-led contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the income strategy, targets and budget for your regional portfolio
• Build, steward and progress relationships with high-value supporters, funders and partners
• Manage and report on a live pipeline of development opportunities, taking action where progress stalls
• Work cross-functionally to turn opportunities into funded, well-supported partnerships
• Lead and develop a Development Lead, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth
• Advise senior stakeholders on relationship health, pipeline strength and partnership implications

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Relationship management

Pipeline management

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Global/multi-market charity experience

Job description

Development Manager

Application Deadline: 21 October 2026

Department: Growth & Engagement (inc. Marketing & Communications)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: International - Hong Kong

Reporting To: Development Director

Compensation: HK$595,000 - HK$646,000 / year

Description

World Animal Protection is looking for a Development Manager to lead a regional portfolio within our global Development function. The Development Manager will build relationships, partnerships, and philanthropic support that fund our work to end animal cruelty and suffering worldwide.

This is a relationship-led growth role. You'll own the income strategy, pipeline, and targets for your region (APAC). You will work to convert high-value prospects into sustainable, long-term supporters. You'll work across the organisation to shape propositions, and you'll manage and work closely with a "Development Lead" as part of a close-knit global team.

What you'll do

• Own and deliver the income strategy, targets and budget for your regional portfolio
• Build, steward and progress relationships with high-value supporters, funders and partners
• Manage and report on a live pipeline of development opportunities, taking action where progress stalls
• Work cross-functionally to turn opportunities into funded, well-supported partnerships
• Lead and develop a Development Lead, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth
• Advise senior stakeholders on relationship health, pipeline strength and partnership implications

What you'll bring

• A track record in philanthropy, development, partnerships or new business within a complex organisation
• Proven ability to build and convert high-value external relationships into long-term support
• Strong pipeline management and the judgement to focus effort where it counts
• Experience leading a team or significant work area, with high standards of delivery
• The confidence to advise senior colleagues on development strategy and priorities
• Bonus: experience across a global or multi-market organisation, or in charity/mission-led contexts