Director of Strategic Development & Partnerships

Madariaga; West-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Travel opportunities

Donor engagement programs

Job summary

College of Europe in Bruges invites an accomplished fundraising leader to establish and grow a professional development and partnerships function. You will build relationships with corporations, foundations, alumni and other stakeholders to diversify income and support scholarships, chairs and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with the Rector and senior colleagues, you will design long-term strategies, manage governance, ensure GDPR-compliant stewardship, and represent the College at

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of fundraising, development or relationship-management experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-level professional networks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in international and multicultural environments.
• Understanding of the European institutional, political and business landscape.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of French preferred; Dutch or other languages are assets.
• Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented approach to work.
• Familiarity with College of Europe activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the College's development and partnership strategies.
• Establish and nurture relationships with corporations, foundations, international organisations, alumni and other potential supporters across Belgium, Europe and beyond.
• Develop partnership opportunities and funding proposals aligned with the College's mission and strategic priorities.
• Build a diversified portfolio of long-term partnerships and recurring sources of support.
• Represent the College in meetings, events and networks relevant to fundraising and partnership development.
• Engage with the College's alumni community, in collaboration with the Alumni & Careers Office.
• Organise targeted fundraising events.
• Advise the Rector on fundraising opportunities, partnership development and external engagement.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of philanthropy and partnership-building across the College community.
• Ensure the professional stewardship, administration and reporting of fundraising activities in compliance with applicable legal, ethical and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Stakeholder management

International experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

English fluency

French knowledge

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

College of Europe in Bruges invites an accomplished fundraising leader to establish and grow a professional development and partnerships function. You will build relationships with corporations, foundations, alumni and other stakeholders to diversify income and support scholarships, chairs and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with the Rector and senior colleagues, you will design long-term strategies, manage governance, ensure GDPR-compliant stewardship, and represent the College at