Fundraising Team Manager

Wakker Dier advocates for a life of dignity for all animals in the livestock industry.

Our vigilant approach and relentless dedication have made us both heard and feared within the food industry. That is why our actions are bringing about a major shift. For example, battery-cage eggs and factory-farmed chicken have virtually disappeared from all Dutch supermarkets.

But we won’t rest until all animals in the Dutch livestock industry are treated with respect. We are proud of our professional organization, which consistently draws media attention to these forgotten animals. Wakker Dier operates independently and without government funding, with a dedicated team and the support of more than 30,000 donors.

Due to the departure of the current manager, Wakker Dier is looking for a unifying and results-oriented:

FUNDRAISING TEAM MANAGER (32–36 hours)

As the manager of the fundraising team, you are both a skilled organizer and a hands-on leader. You possess natural leadership skills that enable you to bring out the best in the team. You are a passionate fundraiser with a warm heart for donors, a strong commitment to animals in the livestock industry, and experience in (private) fundraising.

What will you be doing?

You will lead the fundraising team (ten employees, both direct and indirect) in an inspiring manner and serve on the board as secretary (alongside the organizational manager and the campaign team manager, who also serves as executive director).

• You will work with the team to set new goals and achieve the fundraising targets outlined in the three-year plan;
• You allocate the budget across the fundraising program and monitor expenditures;
• You evaluate action proposals against the strategy and performance requirements, and you decide on their implementation and allocation within the team;
• Together with the team, you will develop the fundraising strategy and oversee its implementation and evaluation.

What do you bring to the table?

You possess a high degree of professionalism, have a clear vision, and set the goal on the horizon that you and your team aim to achieve. You recognize yourself in the following points:

• You support the goals of Wakker Dier;
• You have proven leadership experience and skills, preferably as a manager of a highly qualified team;
• You are an inspiring manager; you coach, give people room to grow, seek synergy, and are able to help employees thrive;
• You are highly focused on quality and results, with the drive to identify and seize opportunities in the market;

Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or fundraising is a plus, but not a strict requirement. You have a college or university degree, for example in communications and/or marketing.

What does Wakker Dier offer?

We believe it’s important for all our colleagues to feel seen and valued. We embrace different backgrounds and cultures. By looking beyond our own fields of expertise, valuing our differences, and being inclusive and diverse. Whoever you are, we invite you to apply.

• The opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic, close-knit team to give animals a better life;
• Sufficient staff and budget to achieve ambitious goals;
• A professional work environment that encourages and supports self-management, quality, and ambition;
• Flexible working hours, a good work-life balance, and generous training opportunities;
• A beautiful and easily accessible workplace in Amsterdam;
• The option to work partly from home;
• A one-year employment contract with the intention of establishing a long-term employment relationship;
• A gross monthly salary between €4,556 and €5,225, depending on your knowledge and experience, based on a 36-hour workweek, plus a competitive pension plan.

Interested?

Then apply right away! Nassau Fundraising is handling the recruitment and selection process for this position.

You can send your resume and cover letter to Karen Balvers-Wong at karen@nassau.nu by Sunday, May 7. If you would like additional information, please contact Nassau at 020 – 520 65 55.

An initial interview will take place on Wednesday, May 10, at the Nassau office in Amsterdam. The second round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 23, at the Wakker Dier office in Amsterdam. If you are unavailable on these dates, please indicate this in your application.

Don’t wait too long to apply. If we receive several applications in March and early April, we’ll schedule introductory interviews at our office and at Wakker Dier sooner. This means we may close the application process early if we find the right candidate.