Development Officer, Eastern Region, position is available at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization. Based in Washington, DC, the Development Officer will play a key role in helping to expand WWF’s major gift fundraising in 17 states and DC, working closely with program as well as development colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ including a mix of individuals qualified to make a gift of $100,000 or more, prospects and suspects in qualification.
• Cultivate ongoing relationships between donors, prospective donors and WWF to build a robust donor base in the Eastern Region.
• Also, develop and execute solicitation strategies for qualified prospects.
• Develop strategies to attract new major donors and raise visibility for WWF in the Eastern Region.
• Work with donors to host events besides serving as ambassadors for WWF.
• Qualify prospects for interest in giving to WWF and capacity to give at the major or principal gift level through substantive contacts and visits.
• Similarly, work and travel with program staff to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events.
• Collaborate with development communications to produce proposals, reports and other donor materials as needed.
• Collaborate with the development events team to plan and execute events.
• Likewise, may accompany donors and prospective donors on trips to visit WWF projects in the field, as requested.
• Monitor giving from the managed portfolio and ensure all assigned donors are solicited for annual commitments, as well as major, multi-year commitments.
• Work with Director, Eastern Region to assess results and project future portfolio goals and activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Must have at least 5 years development experience with a minimum of three years major gift fundraising experience.
• Passion for WWF’s mission and knowledge of conservation issues is preferrable.
• A successful track record of securing gifts from major gift donors and working with volunteers.
• Moreover, must be flexible, responsible, and able to balance a variety of activities and work as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills.
• Furthermore, proven ability to manage projects, set priorities, and work within deadlines.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.