World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Associate Specialist, Face to Face Fundraising. 

The Associate Specialist, Face-to-Face Fundraising is a key member of World Wildlife Fund’s Marketing team. On a daily basis, they are responsible for driving donation revenue via Face-to-Face fundraising to help WWF fulfill its mission. The Associate Specialist’s work will focus on the management, analysis, retention, and future expansion of WWF’s Face-to-Face program in the US.

Salary Range: $54,100- $67,700

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  

Assists with the management of WWF’s Face-to-Face fundraising program. Oversees daily operations by working directly with vendors and internal teams to maximize donors and total revenue. Helps monitor results and performance. Prepares strategic analysis of campaign activities to share with team. Implements tracking mechanisms and works with analytics tools and internal resources to ensure proper reporting and enhancements. Collaborates across teams to test new strategies for donor acquisition and retention. Produces and tracks select creative elements needed for the program’s success including printed collateral, donor incentives, and scripting for use by vendors. Regularly tests and innovates on any new creative elements. Regularly analyzes Face-to-Face industry trends and best practices and shares insights internally to increase overall performance. Pitches and contributes to the execution of innovative ideas that WWF can implement for Face-to-Face fundraising across marketing channels. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
  • The person who fills this role will need to effectively work across WWF teams and external partners, interacting with people at different stages in their careers who will require tailored levels of detail, communication, and formality. They will need to seamlessly coordinate requests and deliverables depending on the audience with which they are engaging.
• Communication
  • Hand in hand with exceptional interpersonal skills, this person will need to support their strong working relationships with excellent communication. This means responding to requests in a timely manner, providing accurate and succinct written communication, and having the ability to confidently and articulately engage with others verbally. 
• Data driven
  • This person will need to have an analytical mindset so that they can monitor trends and performance in daily data, while being able to see the program’s larger picture and end goals though complex analysis. They will need to have a high degree of attention to detail to ensure errors are not made or missed when working with data sets and financial documents.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently
  • This person will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, while being creative and self -motivated. Taking the initiative to think outside the box.
• Attention to detail
  • This person should be meticulous in their work while ensuring a standard of excellence is delivered in their work product.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least two years of marketing, sales, or communications experience required.
• Knowledge of Face-to-Face, canvassing, or direct sales marketing preferred.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills are required.
• Must have the ability and interest to travel within the US as needed. (Approximately 1-2 times/quarter.)
• Must have ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of a team
• Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize work as need
• Must have the ability and interest in learning new skills and tools in the marketing field.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26011

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.