What You Will DoLead with Vision and Relationships- Own a high-value portfolio of major donors and family foundations, driving growth through authentic cultivation, bold solicitation, and meaningful stewardship.
- Build a robust, ever-evolving pipeline of prospective and recurring donors, thinking long-term about sustainable revenue even as you respond to real-time needs.
- Represent WCK at events, conferences, and speaking engagements as a senior ambassador who brings our mission to life in every room.
Drive Revenue Strategy- Develop and execute ambitious annual and multi-year revenue plans across major, mid-level, and recurring giving, and lead the launch of WCK's planned giving program.
- Partner with Development leadership to ensure Individual Giving is fully aligned with organizational priorities and ready to surge when disaster response demands it.
- Use data, insights, and a strategic eye to continuously refine your approach and seize new opportunities.
Build and Inspire a High-Performing Team- Lead the Individual Giving team with clarity, energy, and accountability, setting priorities,OKRs, and a culture of shared ownership.
- Coach and develop your team members, investing in their growth as much as the program's.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-first environment where people do their best work.
Collaborate Across WCK- Serve as the primary voice for individual and major giving in cross-functional strategy discussions, campaigns, and organizational planning.
- Partner with Marketing and Communications to craft donor communications that are compelling, consistent, and true to WCK's voice.
RequirementsWhat You Bring- 8-10 years of individual giving experience, including a proven track record of securing 7-figure gifts and building long-term donor relationships rooted in trust.
- 3-5 years of team leadership experience, you know how to motivate, manage, and bring out the best in people.
- A strategic mindset with hands-on experience building fundraising plans, setting OKRs, and hitting revenue goals.
- Fluency with fundraising and donor engagement technology; working knowledge of Salesforce and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Awareness of where philanthropy is heading, recurring giving, planned giving, and what donors expect from the organizations they champion.
- Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to engage senior executives, high-net-worth individuals, and external partners at the highest level.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, because WCK never knows when the next call will come, and neither will you.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
- Bonus: Multilingual candidates and those with prior humanitarian or relief organization experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application & Cover LetterThis application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK.
References and Background ChecksTo help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.
BenefitsZERO Premiums: WCK covers
100% of insurance premiums for employees
and their dependents, including
medical, dental, vision, and
group life coverage. Benefits begin
on your date of hire.
- Voluntary Benefits:
- Options include:
- Additional Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Supplemental AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Care)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan:
- WCK offers a 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals, beginning within 30 days of hire.
- Life & Disability Insurance:
- 100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance provided within 30 days.
- Paid Time Off (PTO):
- Responsible PTO, including vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus paid holidays.
- Growth Opportunities:
- Learning and development support to grow your career.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- Free and confidential support for life's challenges.
- Annual Salary Reviews and additional benefits outlined in the Personnel Manual.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000 USD depends on experience
