Fundraiser for mid-level donors

What will you be doing?

• You will work with your colleagues to further develop and implement the fundraising strategy. 
• You will develop and implement a strategy for (potential) middle-level donors, with the goal of increasing long-term revenue. 
• You will build a network of potential middle-level donors, inspire them with our mission, and communicate the impact of their contributions.
• You will highlight middle donors to other stakeholders and develop fundraising proposals. 
• You maintain relationships with existing individual middle-level donors through one-to-many communications and (exclusive) events. This helps you build stronger connections, foster longer-term engagement, and secure larger contributions.
• You will develop materials such as fundraising proposals and donor communications (emails and letters) and organize events for middle-level donors.
• You will ensure consistency across the various forms of fundraising for middle-income donors, such as direct mail, emails, and events, and determine which ones are most important.
• You will analyze results and use them to further optimize our growth strategy, which focuses on (potential) middle-income donors, and to increase our revenue.

What are you bringing?

• You have completed a relevant degree program at the associate's degree level.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in relationship management, fundraising, marketing, or digital marketing at another nonprofit or social organization.
• You have a good understanding of what matters to donors and can identify opportunities to engage them in our mission and campaign goals.
• You have experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership and management on fundraising
• You can write effective proposals, including a solid budget where necessary.
• You have a professional demeanor and are able to tell a story in a compelling way.
• You have experience managing suppliers and research firms.

Even if you don’t identify with all of these points, do you still think this position is a good fit for you? We strongly encourage you to apply!

Who do you work with?

You will be part of a team of eight people: one major donor relationship manager, two endowment fund relationship managers, two fundraisers for the private sector, one retention fundraiser, and one legacy giving relationship manager.

You will report to the fundraising team leader, who reports to the head of the Communications & Fundraising department. You will also collaborate with online marketers, social media experts, data specialists, communications specialists, and content specialists.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the option to extend.
• A salary ranging from €3,560 to €5,476 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• A laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home.
• The option to arrange your work hours flexibly and to swap (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A challenging position in an inspiring and dedicated organization, where you’ll play a key role in shaping a fair and sustainable future.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam (Overamstel), easily accessible by bike and public transportation. We’re moving to this new location at the end of March.
• Fresh fruit every day and an organic lunch twice a week for a small fee.
• Free access to the OpenUp interactive platform for mental well-being. 

Milieudefensie staff work partly from home. We meet both online and in the office.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive to build a diverse workforce with balanced representation across gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic background. That is why we especially encourage people from groups that are underrepresented within the climate movement to apply. 

Want to apply right away?

Interested? Please upload your cover letter (maximum 1 A4 page) and resume, both in PDF format, byWednesday, March 19, usingthe online application form.

The first interviews will take place onTuesday, March 25. The second round of interviews will be held onThursday, March 27. 

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Martine van der Heul, Major Donor Fundraiser, directly atmartine.van.der.heul@milieudefensie.nl, or Karine Hustinx, Head of Communications and Fundraising, atkarine.hustinx@milieudefensie.nl.

>You can find more information about our application process here.
>You can find information about working at Milieudefensie here.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. We do not welcome unsolicited recruitment inquiries regarding this position.