Institutional Partnerships Officer

Environmental Defense Fund; Belgique; À distance; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Environmental Defense Fund seeks an Institutional Partnerships Officer to secure and steward 6- to 8-figure awards from institutional funders. You will manage a portfolio, identify opportunities, and guide mission teams on alignment and competitiveness, preparing compelling proposals and donor materials.

You will collaborate with Mission, Operations, Finance, and Executive staff, maintaining strong knowledge of EDF’s environmental programs and donor requirements while supporting global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of six years of demonstrated success and progressive responsibility in non-profit fundraising, preferably with foundation donors.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of priorities, trends, and donor requirements in the institutional funding arena.
• Knowledge of environmental issues strongly preferred; ability to quickly grasp and translate complicated subject matter.
• Sound strategic and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong planning and project management skills; experience with geographically distributed teams.
• Experience reviewing budgets and financial information in line with donors’ compliance frameworks.
• Ability to travel 10-15% internationally and domestically.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages a plus.
• Proficiency with donor management software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and serve as liaison between EDF and funder staff.
• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities and guide Mission teams on alignment and competitiveness.
• Develop and execute donor cultivation plans aligned with EDF’s priorities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials with Mission teams and Operations staff.
• Provide strategic talking points and briefing materials for donor interactions.
• Maintain accurate funder and income projections in Salesforce.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Grantwriting

Stakeholder management

Donor relations

Excellent communication

Budget review

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Overall FunctionThe Institutional Partnerships Officer will be part of the Institutional Partnerships team within EDF’s Global Development Department, which works to secure transformative support for EDF’s Mission. Reporting to the Senior Institutional Partnerships Officer, the Institutional Partnerships Officer will partner with senior staff across the organization to successfully solicit, steward, and support the cultivation of a portfolio of foundation and public funders that increasingly provides significant support for EDF to carry out its worldwide mission.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as an integral contributing member of a team that secures and stewards 6-8 figure awards from new and existing institutional sources. This entails a range of activities, including but not limited to:Managing a portfolio of institutional funders, serving as a liaison and informational contact between EDF and funding agency staff.Identifying and evaluating institutional funding opportunities, providing strategic guidance to Mission teams on alignment/fit, eligibility, and competitiveness.Developing and executing donor cultivation plans to inspire and engage foundations and public sector funders in alignment with EDF’s strategic priorities.Preparing compelling proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials in collaboration with Mission teams, Operations staff, and Development colleagues.Providing Mission and Executive staff with strategic talking points and briefing materials for donor interactions.Contributing to accurate funder and income/projections information in Salesforce database.Develop and maintain strong knowledge of EDF's programmatic work to independently and effectively represent, through both written and oral communications, a wide array of local, regional, national, and global environmental programs.Maintain extensive internal communication with the Global Development Department, Mission, Finance, and Enterprise staff, and at times the Executive team.Actively contribute to the Institutional Partnerships and Global Development teams as they seek to improve best practices and procedures and develop new cultivation strategies and tools.As appropriate, delegate to and oversee work of Institutional Partnerships support staff.Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university required.Minimum of six years of demonstrated success and progressive responsibility in non-profit fundraising, preferably with foundation donors. Experience identifying, securing, and managing public funding for non-profits is a strong advantage. A Master’s degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.Deep knowledge of priorities, trends, and donor requirements in the institutional funding arena.Knowledge of environmental issues strongly preferred; ability to quickly grasp and translate complicated subject matter required.Sound strategic and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.Exceptional planning and project management skills; experience working with a geographically-distributed team to successfully manage multiple projects with competing timelines.Experience critically reviewing budgets and financial information in line with institutional donors’ compliance frameworks (i.e., foundations, government agencies, multilateral organizations).High degree of proficiency working in a fast-paced, flexible, goal-oriented and entrepreneurial environment, with the highest level of personal and professional integrity. Experience working in a non-profit institution of comparable complexity and scale, including the ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed colleagues, is strongly preferred.Excellent judgement and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality while representing the organization and interfacing with all levels of staff at EDF’s national and affiliate offices, as well as with funders, partners, and vendors.Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.Strong ability to actively listen and deftly navigate and manage relationships.Ability to work well under pressure, adapt easily to changing situations/priorities, and maintain grace, humor, and compassion.Full professional English language proficiency – speaking and written – required; advanced skills in other language(s) a plus.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor management software (preferably Salesforce).An understanding of, and commitment to, Environmental Defense Fund's mission.Ability to travel as needed and to occasionally work outside standard business hours to accommodate EDF’s globally distributed staff.Travel Expectations: 10-15% international and domestic.Application DeadlinePlease submit your CV and cover letter (max. 1 page) by September 25, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. You must be eligible to work without restrictions in the country for which you're applying.CompensationUnited Kingdom: 50,000 - 55,000 GBP annualBelgium: 63,500 - 70,500 EUR annualGermany: 68,000 - 73,000 EUR annual