Head, Major Donors

Join the planet's leading conservation organization.

 WWF International is seeking to recruit a Head, Major Donors to lead and manage all aspects of the major donors relationships at WWF International.

Major functions:

• Plays a key role in supporting, implementing and helping to further develop all aspects of the Campaign for a Living Planet
• Within that context explores and formulates plans for the further development of The "1001", HNWI and other similar mechanisms
• Identifies the highest-potential prospects in Major Donors plans in order to implement, manage and coordinate a proactive stewardship programme to strengthen their affinity to WWF International
• Assists other staff, officials, volunteers, and others associated with WWF International in the evaluation, researching, cultivation and solicitation of the highest-potential prospects in Major Donors
• Ensures appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of financial commitments
• Prepares an annual Action Plan for the recruitment and stewardship of new prospects and HNWI; regularly monitors progress against the Plan; implements course corrections against the Plan as required
• Works collaboratively with WWF staff, consultants and volunteers in select National Organizations (NO's) involved in the recruitment and stewardship of The 1001 and HNWI.

Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate university degree, preferably in the field of marketing, sociology, communications or public relations
• Minimum seven years' experience in the field of fundraising, including minimum three years' experience in the field of major gift fundraising
• Comprehensive knowledge of major gift fundraising methodology including prospect research, proposal preparation and the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors
• Superior interpersonal and communications skills, particularly with high-level individuals in a multinational environment
• Strong network of personal contacts and ability to extend this network extensively
• Strong diplomatic skills, sensitivity to political issues and interest in conservation
• Thoroughness and attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience working in international environment and with people from different cultural background
• Energetic, proactive, willing to learn, and capable of positively working in a team

How to apply?

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