We are looking for an Associate Fundraising – Corporate Partnerships (m/f/*) full-time (40 hours/week), to start in April or later. The successful candidate will work with the new Fundraising Director as part of a growing fundraising team and will support the Hertie School’s leadership, faculty and other colleagues to enhance fundraising efforts and will contribute to the long-term success of our mission. The successful candidate may be offered a tailored fundraising fundraising traineeship in partnership with CASE Europe.
Your tasks
Fundraising
- Undertake the design and execution of a fundraising campaign in support of our new campus, the Robert Koch Forum.
- Contribute to the development and execution of Hertie School’s new fundraising strategy with a focus on corporate giving.
- Build and maintain a portfolio of corporate partners supporting research, teaching, scholarships and Hertie School facilities.
- Carry out research on potential funders/donors helping to identify and prioritise opportunities.
Project management
- Coordinate assigned fundraising projects, including events, working closely with the Development Director and relevant Hertie School colleagues and ensuring project delivery on time and budget.
- Keep an appropriate line of communication with assigned partners, incl. reporting on funded projects, to warrant mutually beneficial and satisfactory relationships.
- Ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations and help to put appropriate agreements with funding partners in place.
Communications & proposal writing
- Develop and keep fundraising materials for corporate partners up-to-date using various media to make sure that the Hertie School, its fundraising opportunities and its priorities speak to funders, including bespoke fundraising proposals.
- Coordinate and closely work with relevant Hertie School stakeholders (such as centres, faculty, accounting, HR, legal).
- Ensure delivery of fundraising materials on time by establishing priorities and deadlines for information gathering, review and approval as well as coordinating requirements with contributors.
Planning & Support
- Technical, financial and contractual conceptualisation, planning and implementation of fundraising projects together with Fundraising Director.
- Support other projects and activities of the fundraising team as and when needed
- Provide support and guidance to Hertie School colleagues in matters pertaining to existing and new corporate partnerships as and when needed.
Your profile
- Very good German (native-level/full professional proficiency) and English language skills (professional proficiency).
- A university degree, preferably in the social sciences, business or a related field, or several years of relevant professional experience.
- 1+ years of experience in fundraising or similar fields, in particular B2B relationships in the corporate world
- Proven success in building relationships and generating support for your organisation’s priorities
- Experience in the philanthropic sector and/or experience in marketing/sales/business development
- Knowledge of and interest in the research topics covered by the Hertie School are a bonus
- Excellent networking skills with an ability to manage a portfolio of assigned contacts/accounts
- Proven project management, communication and presentation skills incl. strong written and verbal communication in German and English (both professional proficiency)
We offer
- 30 days paid holidays per year and up to 20 days workation possible
- Flexible Working Hours
- Good Traffic Connections
- Commuter Ticket Mobile working possible
- International and diverse work environment
Please submit your application portfolio (a CV, a cover letter, and relevant certificates/ references) by using the button below. We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage applying early. Please contact Carsten Vogel, Director Fundraising, for further information about the position.