Development Officer, Annual Giving

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value annual giving donors and prospects
• Manage a portfolio of Leadership Partners and Partners in Conservation
• Develop and implement cultivation and stewardship strategies to meet fundraising goals
• Execute high-touch personal contact to deepen donor engagement
• Research prospects and prepare materials for major gift hand-offs
• Monitor donor trends and programmatic developments to inform cultivation strategies
• Collaborate with Regional Philanthropy and Gift Planning teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of success in fundraising and donor solicitation
• Knowledge of development practices and techniques
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of conservation issues

About the Company

Since our founding in 1961, WWF has been committed to protecting nature and its resources. As the world’s leading conservation organization, our work to reverse nature loss and conserve biodiversity is urgent and global.