Fundraising Manager – Major Donors, Philanthropy

🕒 February 4

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Save the Children Deutschland

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2004

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Non-profit

Save the Children Deutschland is a German branch of the global Save the Children network, a non-profit organization and children's rights charity that provides humanitarian aid, child protection, education, nutrition, health services and advocacy both in Germany and internationally. The organization raises funds, coordinates emergency response in crisis zones, runs development and protection programs, campaigns for children's rights, and emphasizes transparency and donor accountability.

📋 Description

• Co-design and implement our ambitious fundraising strategy (target: €10 million by 2030) • Acquire, steward and develop major donors, philanthropic contacts and multipliers • Develop and implement measures for donor acquisition, retention, reactivation and upgrading • Prepare tailored donation proposals, informational materials and impact reporting • Conduct target-group analyses and design relevant events • Work closely with internal teams to ensure audience-oriented communication

🎯 Requirements

• University degree or 4–5 years of relevant professional experience working with comparable target groups; career changers with the right personality and quick learning ability are also welcome (e.g. relationship management or sales) • Enthusiasm for ambitious growth targets and the ability to meet them with courage, confidence and a solution-oriented approach • Strong appreciation for the individuality of each contact, genuine curiosity about people, and a preference for personal communication • Creativity, experience and talent for expanding and developing our major-donor network • Strong service orientation, persuasive skills and a confident, reliable, professional demeanour • Excellent team player with strong organisational skills • Identification with Save the Children’s vision, mission and goals • Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany for in-person meetings and engagements • Excellent spoken and written German and English

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and up to 60% remote work • Remuneration according to the organisation’s internal salary model; starting salary for this position is between €4,200 and €4,700 (gross, full-time 40 h/week), depending on relevant experience and expertise • Professional support and development measures • An international working environment and a values-driven organisational culture • Plenty of scope for independence and initiative • 30 days’ annual leave plus 1 day of special leave • Choice of an additional benefit: Edenred credit card, supplementary company health insurance, Urban Sports Club membership or a subsidy for the Germany public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) • Optional 20% participation in the company pension scheme • Full continued pay in the event of a child’s illness • Company health management • Family room as well as quiet and prayer room in our office