Head of Fundraising

Head of Fundraising

Aid Pioneers is seeking an experienced fundraising expert who is willing to substantially grow our fundraising efforts and donor relationships.

Your role

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Aid Pioneers' mission, goals, and financial needs.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure alignment of fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and programmatic needs.
• Build and lead a team of fundraising volunteers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential funding sources to maximize financial contributions and support.
• Oversee the donor journey as well as management and utilization of donor databases and fundraising tools to streamline processes, enhance donor stewardship, and maintain accurate records.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to assess fundraising performance, track progress towards goals, and optimize fundraising strategies for maximum impact.
• Work closely with marketing to plan and execute innovative fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness about Aid Pioneers' impactful work.

Your profile

• You have a track record of having successfully raised funds for charitable causes.
• You work proactively and independently - we appreciate a self-starter attitude!
• You demonstrated success in designing and implementing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and achieving fundraising goals within the nonprofit sector.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• You have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You have proficiency in donor management systems, fundraising software, and Microsoft Office suite.
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English and German (required), other languages are an advantage.

What we offer

• You will have significant tangible impact on vulnerable communities and will close contact to the beneficiaries of your fundraising efforts.
• You will join the leadership team of a young and rapidly growing NGO at the intersection of the private and the humanitarian/development sector!
• You will have the chance to build your management skills and leadership abilities.
• Your work life will be filled with new opportunities and challenges every day. No two days will look the same!
• You will work in an NGO that thinks like a start-up - we work collaboratively in flat hierarchies and take care of a fun office atmosphere.
• You will work along an enthusiastic and ambitious team with a drive to do good.

• CV (2 pages max)
• Cover letter, detailing your motivation and relevant previous experience
• Relevant work certificates and / or reference letters

Women and people from minority backgrounds tend to only apply to positions where they meet 100% of the criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be a good candidate for this position, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all formal criteria.