We seek to fill the position of

Director Fundraising (gn)

full-time ( 40 h/week), to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work closely with the Hertie School's leadership to enhance fundraising efforts and contribute to the long-term success of our mission.

Leadership and strategic management

Build up and lead fundraising team at the Hertie School with potentially up to five colleagues
Develop and execute successfully an innovative and sustainable fundraising strategy for the Hertie School catering to its different needs (scholarships, professorships, events, facilities) and incorporating diverse donation channels (individual donations, corporate giving, donor and crowdfunding platforms, endowments etc.).
Design, lead and execute fundraising campaigns, integrating digital and non-digital elements for maximum impact.
Build, maintain and flourish network of funders/donors
Liaise with relevant stakeholder groups and represent the Hertie School externally for fundraising matters

Project management and communication

Drive donor engagement, retention, and growth, actively develop a portfolio of strategic partners
Coordinate and manage fundraising projects, working closely with the Hertie School Leadership
Coordinate reporting with funding partners
Communicate with partners and funders

Proposal writing

Lead prospect research on potential funders/donors
Develop fundraising proposals (funded professorships, stipends, outreach formats etc.), including methodology and activities, associated work packages and budgets,
Coordinate and closely work with stakeholders in-house (Centres, Professors, Accounting, HR, Legal)
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, review and approval, and coordinating requirements with contributors
Oversee all compliance, contract-related issues, and overall funding requirements

Budgeting

Technical, financial and contractual conceptualization, planning and implementation of fundraising projects

A university degree, preferably in the social sciences, business or a related field
5+ years of experience in fundraising
Proven success in conceiving, leading and executing fundraising campaigns
Experience developing and supporting public-facing partnerships, and a track record of engaging support from public figures and corporations.
Strong hands-on partnership development skills, with a track record of engaging public figures and corporations.
Experience in the philanthropic sector is a plus
Knowledge of and interest in the research topics covered by the Hertie School
Profound experience in marketing and/or sales, as well as business development
Excellent networking skills
Exceptional organizational, project management, communication and presentation skills
Motivating and inclusive management style
Great flexibility and focus on results and quality, analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication in German (native) and English – with a talent for storytelling.

A stimulating international working environment and a challenging variety of tasks
Flexible working hours within the framework of the legal requirements
Up to 20 days mobile work abroad
30 days paid holiday per year
Training opportunities
Job ticket for public transport
Roof terrace for common team breaks

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Director Fundraising (gn)