Breathing. It seems so ordinary. But for 1.2 million people in the Netherlands, breathing freely is not a given. The Lung Foundation strives for a world without lung diseases. Until then, we contribute to a healthier and happier life for people with lung disease. That is why we fund groundbreaking lung research. We are committed to a healthy lifestyle and clean air. And we help people with lung disease take more control of their lives.

We are looking for a Partnership Manager to join our Impact Marketing team. Would you like to join our team and help us achieve our goals? Apply now!

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What will you be doing?

As a Partnership Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for relationship management with existing business partners in collaboration with various (internal) stakeholders. Maintaining, engaging, and strengthening relationships is a key part of this role. You monitor budgets and ensure that revenue targets are met, while supporting the Longfonds’s strategic goals. You will develop various forms of collaboration and further refine fundraising propositions and programs for businesses and the pharmaceutical industry, always keeping the impact of the collaboration in mind. Creativity and experience in devising concepts and propositions are essential for this role.

At Longfonds, we distinguish between four different types of partners: Campaigns and Donations, Corporate Friends, Strategic Partners, and Impact Partners. As a Partnership Manager, you are responsible for relationship management and recruiting new partners across all these categories. This means, among other things, that you are willing to regularly attend events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to strengthen ties with existing partners and establish new ones.

WE ASK

Who are you?

You have experience working in complex organizations and are able to consider the needs of both the partners and Longfonds. You have strong conceptual skills and know how to develop effective proposals. In addition, you have a business-minded approach to recruiting the right partners, and you enjoy traveling and building relationships.

You can also relate to the following:

You can work independently and are good at identifying priorities
You have a knack for striking the right balance between business interests and building relationships
You embody the Longfonds core values: optimistic, decisive, and unifying
You don't smoke

What do you bring to the table?

a degree at the college or university level
At least 5 years of relevant work experience within a large nonprofit organization
You have project management skills
You are an enterprising and driven professional
You are used to working with KPIs
You have extensive experience in customer relationship management
You're good at coming up with new ideas

WHAT WE OFFER

What do we offer?

a one-year contract with the option to renew
A salary according to pay scale K (Job Group Classification: Target Audience Marketer) under the Longfonds Collective Bargaining Agreement (€4,075 – €5,862), depending on education and experience, based on a 36-hour workweek
a pleasant, innovative, and educational work environment with opportunities for growth
an open and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative
attractive benefits package, including a 13th month's salary
Full reimbursement of travel expenses via public transportation (our office is located at Amersfoort Central Station) or by bicycle

THE ORGANIZATION

At Longfonds, we have a team of eighty optimistic, collaborative, and proactive employees. We promote a smoke-free, healthy, and active lifestyle. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, including in the composition of our teams. We organize and carry out our work independently. The Management Team provides direction, facilitates, and supports.

As a Partnership Manager, you will be part of the Impact Marketing team. This team is responsible for achieving our fundraising goals and consists of eight dedicated fundraising professionals who work with both corporate and individual donors. There is plenty of room for your own insights and initiative. The team is growing, ambitious, and works together in a multidisciplinary manner.