Fundraiser for the private sector

We are currently looking for a:

Experienced Private Sector Fundraiser (1 FTE – 37.5 hours per week)

What will you be doing?

You are responsible for the recruitment strategy for new members and donors through face-to-face interactions, direct mail, and telemarketing. You monitor, analyze, and optimize the channels you use for this purpose based on data and results.

• You will develop and implement plans to recruit new individual members and donors.
• You will coordinate in-person recruitment through external agencies: you will manage, train, and motivate.
• You will oversee and optimize direct mail and telemarketing campaigns.
• You monitor, analyze, and report on results, and make adjustments as needed.
• You actively contribute ideas on new ways to engage and involve people.
• You turn campaign ideas into fundraising initiatives.
• You will monitor the progress and process of all recruitment channels.
• You manage income and expenses related to your fundraising activities.
• You’ll stay up to date on trends and developments in private fundraising.

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!

What are you bringing?

• You have a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 to 3 years of demonstrable work experience in a similar position.
• You think commercially and spot opportunities, without losing sight of the mission.
• You have experience with and knowledge of CRM systems.
• You have a strong understanding of finance and are detail-oriented.
• You are independent, proactive, and results-oriented.
• You have strong negotiation skills and confidently manage external partners.
• You have experience in overseeing in-person recruitment and telemarketing (required).
• You have experience with direct mail (preferred).
• You are socially conscious and feel a strong connection to Milieudefensie’s mission.

Who do you work with?

You’ll have a challenging role on a fun and enthusiastic team within a dedicated, professional, and idealistic organization. You’ll work closely with a team of six fundraisers, the data team, online and communications experts, member services, content specialists, and external agencies. You’ll report to the Fundraising Team Leader.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.
• A salary ranging from €3,560 to €4,600 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Your own laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home as well.
• The ability to arrange your work hours flexibly.
• The option to exchange (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam (Overamstel), accessible by bike and public transportation.
• Fresh fruit every day and a vegan lunch three days 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, by Tuesday, August 19, using the online application form.

The first interviews will take place on Monday, August 25. The second round of interviews will be held on Wednesday, August 27.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Sam Schiltmeijer, Fundraising Team Leader, at sam.schiltmeijer@milieudefensie.nl or 020 550 7300.

>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 and shared within our network. We do not appreciate unsolicited recruitment efforts regarding this position.