Head of Fundraising

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.

• Team Leadership:You will lead the fundraising team (currently five fulltime employees) with a focus on impact orientation and resultsdriven collaboration.
• Fundraising Strategy: You will develop and implement a datadriven 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 longterm 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 datadriven 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 longterm success.

• You have over 5 years of experience in fundraising particularly with institutional donors foundations and major donors.
• You hold a Masters 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 sixfigure range and are experienced in donor relations.
• You have indepth 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 plantbased dietary shifts and have relevant background knowledge.
• You bring an absolute handsonmentality and willingness to travel.

• 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 wellequipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.
• Mindfulness programme free Headspace account.
• 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!

Please apply with yourCV and a cover letterexplaining 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 toapply 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 (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. 3040 minutes)
3. Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
4. Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50 of animal products globally with plantbased and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.