CZ, DE + 3 moreRole Summary
As our Director of Philanthropy, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future where everyone chooses delicious, healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. You will define and implement the fundraising strategy for the next three years. By implementing effective giving strategies of key stakeholders in Europe and beyond, you will support their ambition to create a better world.
Your key responsibilities will include cultivating relationships with existing and new major donors, Trusts and Foundations, particularly in the areas of climate and health. You will also engage mid-value supporters and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector. You will lead a small global development team and support ProVeg's country fundraising strategies. Apart from several important long-term and new major donors and foundations, ProVeg International does not have a large supporter database. It will be your responsibility to identify and develop growth strategies.The ideal candidate will be a confident fundraiser with broad experience building strong relationships with, and securing funding from, major donors/HNWI, trusts and foundations, and corporate donors within environmental or other international organisations.
Job Details
Reports to: President and CEO
Department: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
Location: United Kingdom Remote, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland Remote, Czech Republic Remote, Remote
Hours: 32- 40 hours per week
Salary: £52 - 60k in the UK (depending on experience and location)
Responsibilities
1. Major Gifts, Corporates and Foundations
Identify and prepare proposals for new revenue streams (think outside the box!), with an emphasis on the climate-food nexus. This includes potential HNWIs as well as large institutions, corporates and climate foundations.
Identify and develop processes and systems to support the growth of major-donor and foundation income.
Identify suitable projects within the strategic plan to create the case for support for ProVeg countries and programmes, which fulfill donor preferences and foundation strategic priorities.
Oversee fundraising events for major donors, and assist the President in managing donor relationships.
2. Management & Leadership
Lead the International Fundraising team, setting annual goals, providing regular feedback, conducting annual performance reviews, and supporting continuous professional development.
Mentor country-specific Fundraising colleagues and support ProVeg's country revenue-generation strategies.
3. Development Planning
Design, develop, and implement a resource mobilization and cultivation strategy for one and three-year periods in collaboration with the President and CEO
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of five years’ experience in senior fundraising at a non-profit, preferably with an international focus. A similar or additional corporate background would also be useful.
Understanding of effective altruism, and up-to-date knowledge of European fundraising trends.
A track record of identifying and securing significant, multi-year funds from donors (minimum five to six-figures), particularly new donors and foundations.
Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships, as well as experience with writing concise reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanor and experience in engaging with a diverse range of high-net-worth individuals.
Proficient CRM skills and familiarity with fundraising tracking tools and project management
Willingness to travel, approximately six times per year.
Strong motivation to support the plant-based movement.
Preferred:
Knowledge and understanding of the global food-system transition towards alternative proteins.
Formal membership of professional-fundraising bodies.
Adherence to a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
Benefits of working with us
Salary: dependent on experience.
Several weeks of paid vacation (dependent on location).
Provision of a work laptop.
Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
Career-development support.
Mindfulness program.
We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible
Further information
Application process
Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and how you meet the criteria, using our online form. The next steps in the application process include:First culture interview with People & Culture Team
Job-specific online trial assignment
Final (online) interview with the CEO and the President of ProVeg International
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