Major Donor Relationship Manager

You will be part of a cheerful and close-knit “Communications and Fundraising Team” consisting of fundraisers, public relations officers, and communications staff. The team works closely together and collaborates with colleagues who support refugee students and professionals. You will report to the Fundraising & Communications Manager.

What will you be doing?

• You will develop the strategic annual fundraising plan, specifically for major donors, and oversee its implementation;
• You will manage the annual plan, monitor the objectives and the budget, and be responsible for achieving the results; 
• You will build and maintain the existing network of major donors; 
• You will recruit new major donors and bequests. You will do this by, among other things, identifying new markets and relevant networks;
• You will develop fundraising proposals, campaigns, and activities in close collaboration with your subject-matter colleagues; 
• Together with your fundraising colleagues, you regularly organize meetings and special sessions for major donors and (private) foundations.

In short, in this versatile and challenging role, you will make a significant contribution to the UAF’s ambitious fundraising goals. You will be responsible for generating revenue from individual major donors and securing bequests. In addition, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining existing relationships. The UAF has been in existence for over 75 years and has a long tradition of working with major donors, a tradition you can help carry forward.

What do you bring to the table?

•  You have a college or university degree;
• You have experience in relationship management, including acquisition, engagement, and retention. Preferably, you have experience in fundraising, particularly in the areas of major donor development and legacy giving;
• You have experience developing, implementing, executing, quantifying, and measuring plans and strategies;
• You are relationship-oriented; you connect easily with others and know how to inspire people and organizations and build loyalty;
• You are results-oriented and proactively contribute ideas that align with the goals and interests of the C&F team and the organization;
• You are interested in the society around you and have an affinity for the work and target audience of the UAF;
• You are outgoing, energetic, and flexible, with an open and cheerful attitude toward work.

What does the UAF offer?

• An interesting and inspiring work environment within a motivated team;
• A wide variety of colleagues; we strive for a diverse workforce;
• There is plenty of room for personal growth, and there is a genuine focus on your professional development;
• A flexible spending account equivalent to approximately 19% of your gross salary, which you can use for any of the available options that suit your personal needs;
• An NS business card for all public transportation for your commute;
• A number of flexible holidays;
• Depending on your background and experience, the salary ranges from €4,523 to €5,144 per month (based on a 36-hour workweek); we will start with a one-year contract.

Interested?

Nassau Fundraising is handling the recruitment and selection process for this position. You can apply for this position through Sunday, September 1, 2024, by sending your resume and cover letter to Daphne Leferink at daphne@nassau.nu. Interviews at the Nassau office will be held on Tuesday, September 3. Interviews at the UAF will take place in the following weeks, weeks 37 and 38. If these dates do not work for you, please let us know.

Are you wondering if this position is right for you, do you have questions about the UAF, or would you like to get more information that might not be included in the job description? If so, please feel free to contact Nassau Fundraising at 020 – 520 65 55. We look forward to hearing from you!