Global Head of Development

ProVeg e.V.; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ProVeg is seeking a Head of Development to spearhead its fundraising strategy. You’ll engage with major donors and lead fundraising initiatives across a diverse landscape, fostering innovation while aligning with the organization's mission. This remote position is ideal for someone with a strong background in securing substantial funding and enhancing organizational visibility.

Benefits

Personal development training budget

Flexible working arrangements

Career-development support

Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior-level fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Deep understanding of climate philanthropy and food system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute fundraising strategy to scale income.
• Cultivate relationships with major donors and foundations.
• Lead and develop international fundraising function.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Role Summary

As Head of Development, you will define and execute a bold fundraising strategy aligned with our mission and priorities. You’ll develop and strengthen relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, climate philanthropists, and institutional funders—particularly in the US and Europe.

You will lead the strategic direction for income generation and play a key role in strengthening our visibility in key philanthropic spaces. This role requires entrepreneurial thinking, the ability to work across continents and cultures, and a hands-on approach to building systems and narratives that resonate with diverse funders.

Job Details

Reports to: Global CEO
Department:INT Development
Direct reports: International Fundraising Manager, Grant Writing Manager, Supporter Engagement Coordinator
Location: Remote, ideally based in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, or Czechia; also available - US (ET zone), rest of Europe
Hours:full-time
Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £60k- £80k in the UK, €60k - €80k in mainland Europe

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Innovation:

• Design and deliver a fundraising strategy that scales ProVeg’s income from major donors, climate (and other relevant) foundations, and institutional funders.
• Identify and pursue new revenue streams aligned with our climate and food system mission.
  Collaborate with leadership to strengthen our theory of change, donor engagement frameworks, and funding cases.

Donor & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, corporate contacts and strategic partners.
• Represent ProVeg in donor meetings and high-level external events.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team and President in managing key donor relationships.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and grow the international fundraising function to increase income, capacity, and global reach.
• Drive team culture and performance, fostering professional development and a focus on measurable outcomes.

Cross-Organisational Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Communications, Programme, Finance, MEL, and Country teams to strengthen our fundraising infrastructure, materials, and processes.
• Ensure effective fundraising data management and internal reporting systems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of senior-level fundraising experience, ideally with major donors and foundations in the US and/or Europe.
• Proven track record of securing six-figure + gifts, including new donor acquisition and multi-year commitments.
• Deep understanding of the climate philanthropy and/or food system transformation space.
• Experience working in international NGOs or with cross-country fundraising collaboration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across sectors and cultures.
• Strong writing and proposal development skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable building systems, not just managing them.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (minimum C2-level English).
• Strong analytical skills and experience measuring the success of fundraising activities.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with effective altruism and impact-led giving.
• Comfortable engaging in discussions around equity, justice, and sustainability in fundraising contexts.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career-development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members
• A workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, the opportunity to be part of a great team and work towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: June 13th
First interview round: June 16th-20th
Trial task deadline:June 27th
Second interview: July 7-11th

Further information

Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please indicate your motivation for the role and describe how you meet the requirements. Please send us your application using our online form. Thank you!


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