Impact & Development Associate

Future Cleantech Architects; Remscheid; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working arrangement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) is a non-profit climate innovation think tank based in Remscheid, Germany, with staff in several European countries. We are hiring an Impact and Development Associate to support donor relations, data management, and fundraising efforts.

The role offers a primarily remote arrangement (80–100% FTE) with occasional travel to Remscheid, Brussels, or Amsterdam. The position is two years with potential extension and starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• At least a year of progressively relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, development, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple deadlines and data sources.
• Excellent written communication in English; German and/or Dutch would be a strong plus.
• Interest in climate, cleantech, or science-based policy work.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Excel, CRM tools).
• Ability to work well independently and in a small, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and well-organized donors and funders information.
• Track deadlines and deliverables; draft donor communications.
• Translate FCA's research outcomes into clear donor narratives.
• Develop ad-hoc materials for donors and assist with grant applications.
• Coordinate events and briefings; support reporting across grants and funding.
• Support fundraising calendar and monitor revenue sources.
• Align donor content with FCA public messaging.
• Improve internal processes as FCA expands operations.

Skills

Donor relations

Program management

Data management

Communication

English language

Tools

Excel

CRM tools

Job description

Application Deadline 02. November 2026

The Impact and Development Associate (IDA) will work closely with the Impact and Development Officer and the Policy, Technology, Communications and Operations teams to support and strengthen FCA's impact and fundraising activities. This hands-on role requires strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through, particularly in managing FCA’s impact data and donors-related materials. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate and well-organized donors and funders information, tracking deadlines and deliverables, drafting donors’ communications and other materials, and translating the outcomes of FCA's research and policy advocacy efforts into clear narratives for FCA's supporters and funders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help collect, organize, and track impact data from FCA's research, policy, and consortia work
• Support the drafting of impact updates and donor-facing materials that translate technical/policy advocacy efforts into clear outcomes and visuals
• Work closely with the Policy and Technologies teams to maintain FCA’s impact database
• Assist in developing ad-hoc and sector-specific materials for donors
• Maintain and update FCA's donor and funder database (contacts, communication preferences, gift history, relationship status)
• Support timely, personalized donor communications and monitor touchpoints (thank-you notes, updates, periodic reports)
• Help coordinate FCA events and briefings (e.g., Coffee & Cleantech sessions) where relevant
• Track application and reporting deadlines across grants, R&D funding, and donation platforms
• Support the preparation of grant applications, renewal materials, and funder reports
• Assist with maintaining FCA's fundraising and reporting calendar, flagging upcoming deadlines to the relevant team members
• Help monitor revenue sources for diversification and reporting purposes
• Coordinate with the Communications team to align donor-facing content with FCA's public messaging (website, LinkedIn, newsletter)
• Help document and improve internal processes as FCA continues to expand operations

• At least a year of progressively relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, development, or a related role, ideally within the nonprofit sector
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, contacts, and data sources simultaneously
• Excellent written communication skills in English – German and/or Dutch would be a strong plus
• Interest in climate, cleantech, or science-based policy work
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets/databases (e.g., Excel or CRM tools)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team

FCA offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with applicable allowances, including post adjustment.

The position allows for a primarily remote working arrangement and is suitable for 80-100% FTE. Occasional travel to Remscheid, Brussels, or Amsterdam required.

The position will be filled for two years with the intention of extension. Starting date ASAP.

About us

Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) is a non-profit climate innovation think tank, located in Remscheid, Germany with full-time team members in six European countries. We exist to close the remaining innovation gaps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. FCA accelerates innovation in critical industries where sustainable solutions are still in very early stages. Moreover, we advocate for an enabling public policy framework to accelerate emissions reductions and intensify and prioritize R&D activities.