Account Manager for Foundations and Endowment Funds

What will you be doing?

You will be joining the PSP & Foundations team, where we raise funds for WWF projects from government agencies, foundations, and endowment funds. As a relationship manager, you will work to secure funding for WWF projects from Dutch foundations and endowment funds. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining these relationships. You identify trends and opportunities within the sector and initiate new partnerships. You work closely with colleagues from other departments to develop compelling proposals for nature conservation projects (including budgets) that align with the donor’s wishes and requirements. In addition to drafting proposals, you are also responsible for ensuring that all relevant information is provided in a timely and efficient manner. You are also responsible for providing accurate technical and financial reports and evaluations to donors, which you prepare in collaboration with colleagues from other departments. You ensure that donors are and remain well-informed about the progress of supported projects.

Within the Public Sector Partnerships & Foundations team, we regularly share information and work together on projects, supporting one another as needed. As a Relationship Manager, you will report to the Head of Partnerships & Fundraising and work closely with colleagues from other teams within WWF-NL and the international WWF Network.

Who are you?

The role of Relationship Manager for Foundations and Endowment Funds is aimed at further developing and expanding the portfolio of foundations and endowment funds. To this end, it is important that you bring experience in account and relationship management with Dutch foundations and endowment funds. You understand the target group and its diversity. In addition, you excel at translating projects into substantively interesting and compelling proposals, which you develop and write both independently and in collaboration with colleagues. With your enthusiasm, energy, and drive to collaborate, you know how to engage and connect colleagues and other departments. Your focus allows you to set the right priorities and ensure the organization’s goals are met. Together with the team, you keep each other on track and support one another where needed. You are empathetic and have a good sense of interpersonal dynamics.

Job Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience as a relationship manager/fundraiser; experience in the NGO sector is preferred;
• In addition, you have a proven track record and can explain it;
• You are skilled at building and maintaining relationships and bring your own relevant network with you;
• You are enterprising and results-oriented;
• Knowledge and experience in project management, including budgeting and reporting;
• Excellent verbal and written command of Dutch and English.

Skills

• Diplomatic and communication skills;
• Project-based thinking and working;
• A connector and team player;
• Results-oriented;
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Core Values

You identify with the core values of WWF Netherlands:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaborate

WWF-NL

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF-NL) is a professional and dynamic organization with an informal work environment based in Zeist, the Netherlands. The working language is English. The organization consists of the following departments: Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development, and Finance & Operations.

What we offer

• An office surrounded by beautiful, green nature;
• Great coworkers and the opportunity to build an international network;
• A 32-hour workweek. Initially, a one-year contract will be offered with a one-month probationary period;
• A competitive salary based on the Dutch nonprofit sector; the minimum monthly salary for the Relationship Manager for Foundations and Endowment Funds is €3,477, and the maximum monthly salary is €4,667, based on a 40-hour workweek;
• Employees also receive a personal budget, consisting of 8% vacation pay and 2.08% flexible budget, and are entitled to 6 weeks of leave per year (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• We encourage flexible work arrangements and the use of public transportation and bicycles for commuting and business travel. Commuting expenses are reimbursed based on second-class public transportation fares (NS Business Card).

Information and Procedure

Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile described above? If so, we invite you to apply using the application form for this job opening on our website; you can find it at the bottom of the page. The application deadline is August 28, 2022.

If you have any questions about this application process, please contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruiter) at bvanlancker@wwf.nl. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Maudy van Ommen (Head of Partnerships & Fundraising) at mommen@wwf.nl.

We value diversity of backgrounds and cultures within our organization and would like to see this reflected in the composition of our team. We therefore especially encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We take the safety and well-being of our colleagues seriously. We therefore ask you to complete an integrity statement and may request references. A Certificate of Good Conduct is required for all positions.