Lead, Major Gifts & Legacy Fundraising (Flexible/Remote)

FOUR PAWS; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Dog-friendly workplace

Pension scheme after probation

Public transport ticket

PAWSdays and birthday leave

Job summary

FOUR PAWS Austria is a global animal welfare organisation seeking a dedicated professional to lead our Major Donor, Mid-Level Donor and Legacy Fundraisers. You will develop Leadership Giving strategies and oversee donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship and retention, ensuring strong performance across the team.

You will collaborate with national and international colleagues across the DACH region to share information, drive initiatives, manage budgets and KPIs, and represent FOUR PAWS

Qualifications

• Several years of fundraising experience, ideally in major gifts or leadership giving.
• Fluency in German and strong English language skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to FOUR PAWS' mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team of Major Donor, Mid-Level Donor and Legacy Fundraisers at FOUR PAWS Austria on both strategic and operational levels.
• Develop and implement Leadership Giving strategies, processes and fundraising plans, including donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship and retention strategies.
• Collaborate closely with national and international teams particularly across the DACH region to ensure effective information sharing.
• Drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Leadership Giving.
• Manage budgets, KPIs and reporting for Leadership Giving activities.
• Represent FOUR PAWS Austria at partner, networking and events.
• Play a key role in annual fundraising planning and ensure successful implementation of agreed fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee complex donor cases and support the team in strategic donor cultivation, stewardship and relationship management.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

German language

English language

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

FOUR PAWS Austria is a global animal welfare organisation seeking a dedicated professional to lead our Major Donor, Mid-Level Donor and Legacy Fundraisers. You will develop Leadership Giving strategies and oversee donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship and retention, ensuring strong performance across the team.

You will collaborate with national and international colleagues across the DACH region to share information, drive initiatives, manage budgets and KPIs, and represent FOUR PAWS