About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.

We deploy strategic grantmaking to support more than 600 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause.

As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.

Context of the role

The ECF Strategic Partnerships team oversees fundraising and relationships with the ECF’s funding partners. We advise current and new donors for effective philanthropic investment in the ECF climate network, and we guide ECF’s programmatic and operational teams on building strong funding partnerships.

Over the last 2 years, the ECF has significantly increased its funding base and currently has more than 40 philanthropic funding partners. Nonetheless, climate makes up just 2% of philanthropic giving worldwide and significantly more resources are needed in this decisive decade. The Strategic Partnerships is seeking to recruit 3 new roles in order to help steward our current funding partners and to create strong partnerships with new donors.

We are looking for a motivated professional in order to support the team’s frontline fundraisers in their engagement with existing and new funding partners.

Key responsibilities

The Officer will support the Strategic Partnerships team with:

• Research on donors, prospects and relevant stakeholders in philanthropy proactively and upon request by the team’s fundraisers;

• Writing and preparation of timely material, including briefs in preparation of fundraising meetings as well as donor-facing material (concept notes, powerpoint presentations etc);

• Coordination for donor meetings and convenings, including support in agenda preparation, note-taking, follow up actions;

• Data and information management, optimise all available information sources and tools to support fundraising efforts, including producing analysis and reports on ECF fundraising trends and forecasts;

• Overall team support by working closely with administrative assistant to complement team needs.

Experience and competencies

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF;

• 2+ years’ experience in project management, preferably in philanthropy or civil society

• Experience in the preparation of funding proposals is an asset;

• Knowledge of Salesforce or other relational databases is appreciated

• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders;

• Pro-active, flexible, able to perform under pressure and a strong sense of responsibility;

• A team player, but also able to work independently;

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, small group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;

• A full-time position

• Permanent employment contract

Location

London, Brussels or Paris

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter (both maximum 2 pages).

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds to apply.