Head of Fundraising

Role Summary

As Head of Fundraising (all genders) at ProVeg Germany, you will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of our fundraising activities. You will leverage your strong network and experience in securing grants and donations to secure sustainable funding sources. You will work closely with international colleagues and lead a small but dedicated team. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the German Corporate and Institutional Engagement Team, the Policy Team, and the Communications Team to strategically align fundraising with other key areas. Through your work, you will make a direct contribution to the transformation of the food system.

Job Details
Reports to: Geschäftsführung ProVeg Deutschland
Department: Fundraising
Location: Berlin (oder remote innerhalb Deutschlands)
Hours: Vollzeit (32-40h/Woche)

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: You will lead the fundraising team (currently five full-time employees) with a focus on impact orientation and results-driven collaboration.
• Fundraising Strategy: You will develop and implement a data-driven fundraising strategy targeting institutional donors, foundations, and major donors.
• International Collaboration: You will closely align with international teams to integrate and promote global strategies.
• Donor Relations: You will maintain and expand long-term relationships with existing and new donors, including individual care for major donors with specific expectations.
• Strategic Cooperation: You will work closely with the German Corporate and Institutional Engagement Team, the Policy Team, and the Comms Team to align joint strategies.
• Performance Optimization: You will develop and optimize fundraising performance based on data-driven analysis and report regularly to the management team.
• Market Monitoring: You will observe the fundraising landscape and identify trends to continuously adapt the fundraising strategy and ensure long-term success.

Qualifications

• You have over 5 years of experience in fundraising, particularly with institutional donors, foundations, and major donors.
• You hold a Master's degree or an equivalent qualification, preferably in Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, or Environmental/Sustainability/Nutrition Sciences.
• You have a proven track record in securing significant funds in the five- to six-figure range and are experienced in donor relations.
• You have in-depth knowledge of fundraising trends in Germany and Europe and a strong understanding of effective altruism.
• You possess excellent communication and persuasion skills, with a charismatic and proactive presence.
• You have leadership experience and demonstrate outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• You are highly analytical and can evaluate and optimize fundraising efforts based on data.
• You have excellent written and spoken proficiency in both German and English.
• You are passionate about plant-based dietary shifts and have relevant background knowledge.
• You bring an absolute hands-on-mentality and willingness to travel.

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.
• Flexible home office options
• 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be "bought" via small salary adjustments).
• A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.
• A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.
• Mindfulness programme and mental wellbeing - free membership for Open Up und Headspace.
• We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.
• And last but not least: Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals and our planet!

When?
Start: Asap
Application deadline: Open until filled Further information

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development. 

We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth. 

If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.

Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact  people-and-culture@proveg.org. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)


Further process: 

1. Initial screening of applications
2. Video call with People & Culture (approx. 30–40 minutes)
3. Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
4. Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)