Individual Giving Director – Global Social Impact, Disaster Relief

World Central Kitchen

Director of Individual Giving at World Central Kitchen managing major donor relationships and securing funding. Overseeing a team to drive revenue for disaster relief and humanitarian efforts.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWashington • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in individual giving and donor relationship management, with a strong focus on developing and executing fundraising strategies. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams while fostering collaboration across departments to achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Individual Giving ExperienceTeam LeadershipFundraising Strategy DevelopmentSalesforce ProficiencyExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Fundraising PlansRevenue GoalsDonor EngagementPlanned GivingRecurring Giving

Soft Skills

Motivating Team MembersBuilding TrustCollaborative EnvironmentStrategic MindsetAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceFundraising Technology

Industry Keywords

Major DonorsFamily FoundationsHigh-Net-Worth IndividualsPhilanthropyHumanitarian Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ZERO 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:
- 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.