Donor Growth & Annual Giving Officer

World Wildlife Fund; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the United States seeks a Development Officer, Annual Giving to identify, cultivate, and steward high-value donors and prospects. The role manages a portfolio including Leadership Partners and Partners in Conservation, driving increased unrestricted annual support.

With a focus on high-touch engagement, you will develop personalized cultivation plans, prepare materials, and collaborate with regional philanthropy and gift planning teams to advance WWF's conservation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum four years of demonstrated success in fundraising, including cultivation and solicitation of donors.
• Ability to represent WWF professionally to donors, members and the public.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team.
• Flexibility to changing situations and ability to balance competing demands and priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability, attention to detail, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of conservation issues is preferred.
• Committed to inclusion and core WWF values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Raising funds toward Annual Giving team goals; develop and implement cultivation and stewardship strategies for high-value prospects and donors.
• Implement high-touch personal contact program with high-value donors and prospects to deepen engagement and increase unrestricted annual support.
• Identify suspects/prospects with major gift potential and hand off to staff; prepare materials for staff when appropriate.
• Research suspects/prospects and donors; develop cultivation strategies; write and coordinate personal correspondence.
• Monitor donor relationships and trends; adjust cultivation strategies accordingly.
• Respond to donor inquiries and provide information; collaborate with Regional Philanthropy and Gift Planning teams for engagement opportunities.
• Assist Director and other staff with WWF engagement opportunities and projects; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Independence

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Intellectual curiosity

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the United States seeks a Development Officer, Annual Giving to identify, cultivate, and steward high-value donors and prospects. The role manages a portfolio including Leadership Partners and Partners in Conservation, driving increased unrestricted annual support.

With a focus on high-touch engagement, you will develop personalized cultivation plans, prepare materials, and collaborate with regional philanthropy and gift planning teams to advance WWF's conservation