Senior Partnerships Manager, European Funding

Partnerships Manager European Funding Thomson Reuters Foundation

TRF is looking for an experienced fundraiser and relationship builder who can play an integral role in helping us to expand our funding with European donors. You will play a critical role in developing and securing strategic partnerships across a diverse funding portfolio including bilaterals philanthropic trusts and foundations the EU and the private sector.

About the Role

As our Senior Partnerships Manager you will :

• Develop high quality relationships with key donors in Brussels and Europe collaborating with the wider Business Development Team to build strong networks of support
• Build profile of TRFs work with key donors and stakeholders in Europe through collaboration with TRFs Communications team and key technical experts
• Proactively build a pipeline of funding opportunities led by sector leading research and insight ensuring prospects are high quality and moving through the stages of the business development process
• Produce compelling proposals and materials for prospective supporters and donors.
• Lead bid development for identified funding opportunities by managing a cross team working group to ensure high quality submission of programme narrative budget and theory of change.

About You

To be our Senior Partnerships Manager you will likely have:

• Track record of income generation in the not for profit sector with over 10 years experience securing high value partnerships from a diverse portfolio of European funders.
• Sector leading experience of leading multi-million pound/euro bid development teams
• Dynamic communication skills and confident networker
• Expert knowledge and insight on the European donor landscape and multi-lateral priorities and stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to work to specific deadlines.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and French.

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Whats in it For You

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free fair and informed.

• Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights our work has never been more needed than right now.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

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