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Manager, Regional Philanthropy, Western Region - 25031
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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
Title : Manager, Regional Philanthropy, Western Region
Job Family : Development/ Lead Specialist/ Manager
The Senior Philanthropy Officer, Regional Philanthropy utilizes expertise in donor relationship building to close major gifts at the $25K+ level and elevate philanthropy from individuals in the Region. The Senior Philanthropy Officer develops and implements strategies to expand WWF’s network of philanthropists and to secure major, principal, and complex gifts. This position is based in San Francisco and requires 2-3 days/week in office, unless traveling to visit donors.
Manage a personal portfolio of 50-75 individuals, including donors, prospects and suspects throughout the ten-state region. Travel is required.
Work closely with Regional Philanthropy, Strategic Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, Board and National Council Relations to ensure cooperation and effective use of resources.
Collaborate with Gift Planning officers to identify and secure complex gifts.
Develop coordinated strategies with Strategic Philanthropy gift officers to utilize networks of the Board and principal gifts donors and to enhance cultivation and stewardship plans for other major donors in the region.
Work with Regional Philanthropy senior management and Western Region colleagues, to create a prospecting strategy for the region with assistance from Prospect Management.
Cultivate and steward regionally-based community foundations and other emerging platforms for high-end philanthropy.
Work with the Events Team to help inform and execute a strategic event plan for the region. Experience working with and/or knowledge of the Bay Area/Silicon Valley tech community and/or LA is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated major gift fund-raising success with experience in closing complex gifts, relationship building, and identification of gift planning opportunities. Experience in project management
Knowledge of gift planning is preferred
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion
Diplomatic Communication and Organizational Savvy - This includes discernment, and sound judgement with confidential and sensitive information, and desire to understand the history and relationships that impact processes and behaviors.
Cultural Competency - Ability to respect diversity and engage sensitively with different cultural contexts.
Manage a personal portfolio of 50-75 individuals, including donors, prospects and suspects throughout the ten-state region. Travel is required.
Work closely with Regional Philanthropy, Strategic Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, Board and National Council Relations to ensure cooperation and effective use of resources.
Collaborate with Gift Planning officers to identify and secure complex gifts.
Develop coordinated strategies with Strategic Philanthropy gift officers to utilize networks of the Board and principal gifts donors and to enhance cultivation and stewardship plans for other major donors in the region.
Work with Regional Philanthropy senior management and Western Region colleagues, to create a prospecting strategy for the region with assistance from Prospect Management.
Cultivate and steward regionally-based community foundations and other emerging platforms for high-end philanthropy.
Work with the Events Team to help inform and execute a strategic event plan for the region. Experience working with and/or knowledge of the Bay Area/Silicon Valley tech community and/or LA is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated major gift fund-raising success with experience in closing complex gifts, relationship building, and identification of gift planning opportunities. Experience in project management
Knowledge of gift planning is preferred
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion
RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - WEST COAST