Fundraising Manager

FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Flexible work location - Denmark, UK, possible other locations

NEPCon is a non-profit organisation working to ensure responsible use of natural resources worldwide. Our core activity areas are certification, capacity building and environmental projects in forestry, wood processing and agricultural sectors. NEPCon has over 80 staff, located around Europe, Russia and Asia and operating through 12 legal entities.

NEPCon has been implementing international projects related to environmental sustainability, particularly related to sustainable forestry, for 20 years. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager, who will have the overall responsibility of implementing NEPCon’s fundraising strategy in order to help us secure outside funding for those projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join an NGO that, in the last few years, has enjoyed great success in growing the amount and types of funding received. We are now looking for a new manager to help us continue and build on this momentum.

Work tasks

• Finding and/or developing potential sources of outside funding, including from multi-lateral agencies, governmental agencies, foundations, NGOs, and the private business sector.
• Working together with Executive Director, Projects Division and Program Managers, development of project concepts to ensure that project activities and expected results meet with overall mission and goals of NEPCon, while also meeting the objectives of donor organisations.
• Overall management of the proposal submission process, including functioning as primary writer of proposals and tender applications, to ensure the proposals are of highest-possible quality. 
• Internal, administrative management of fundraising within NEPCon.
• Updating NEPCon’s fundraising strategy as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a proven record of accomplishment in fundraising in an NGO, preferably in Europe.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. This is an absolute pre-requisite, as the primary working language for most proposals is English.
• At least some familiarity with sustainable forestry, including forest legality and other issues related to forest destruction (such as conversion for agriculture, etc.).
• High ability to independently progress with agreed tasks, as well as great attention to detail, and ability to communicate and coordinate tasks among colleagues.
• Proactive approach to work and ability to deliver by deadlines.
• Minimum education level of bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, non-profit or business management, or a related environmental field.
• High level of alignment with NEPCon’s company values:  getting things done, constructive attitude, motivation and energy, innovation and creativity.

Additionally the candidate will benefit from

• Previously established contacts with donor and partner organisations
• International and multicultural (work) experience
• Spanish, French or other language skills
• Good MS Office skills and generally high level of computer literacy in order to create proposals that are well-formatted, as well as communicate with colleagues in international locations (through use of Skype, webinar platforms, etc.)

We offer

• Mission-driven work atmosphere
• All employees are members of the organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to the overall development the organisation through the annual General Assembly of the membership
• Friendly, international team, with a pleasant work environment
• Variety of options for personal development opportunities

Position details

• Work time: full-time position  
• Working location: Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark, but with potential flexibility to work from other NEPCon office locations for the right candidate
• Travel: some international travel may be required, primarily within Europe
• Starting date: as soon as possible upon agreement

For more information or to apply  

Please send your CV, cover letter and writing sample (in English) to:

Katie Miller, HR Manager          
Email: km@nepcon.net
Mobile phone: +45 3155 2536