Lead - Global Partnerships And Fundraising

Inco Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

INCO Group is seeking an experienced Global Partnerships and Fundraising Lead to drive the expansion of our funding pipeline and strategic relationships worldwide. You will lead multi-market partnership strategies, secure major philanthropic and corporate grants, and cultivate high-level donor engagement to support large-scale programs.

Based in Milan, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling funding proposals, manage complex budgets, and negotiate impactful deals

Competenze

• 7+ years of experience in high-level fundraising, corporate partnerships, or sales within international settings.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale funding for multi-country initiatives.
• Strong network with global donors and philanthropic networks.

Mansioni

• Lead global growth strategy to secure high-value funding from corporations, foundations, and donors.
• Identify and pitch to global decision-makers; manage multi-year funding partnerships.
• Oversee persuasive proposals aligned with donor priorities and submission guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align budgets with program goals.
• Build and manage C-level relationships with international partners and funding networks.
• Translate social impact frameworks into compelling narratives; excellent proposal material.

Conoscenze

Global fundraising

Partnership development

Donor negotiations

Proposal writing

Strategic thinking

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Partnerships and Fundraising Lead to join our team. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Partnerships you will drive the expansion of INCO’s funding pipeline and high-value strategic relationships on a global scale. Your key responsibilities will include leading multi-market partnership strategies, securing major philanthropic and corporate grants, negotiating complex funding deals, and cultivating high-level donor relationships across our key global markets.

Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Business Development

Lead the global growth strategy to identify and secure high-value funding opportunities from major corporations, philanthropic foundations, and institutional donors.

Lead Generation & Deal Closure

Map out, engage, and pitch to global decision-makers, driving complex multi-year funding partnerships from initial outreach to contract execution.

Proposal Redaction & Co-Creation

Oversee the drafting of high-impact, persuasive funding proposals, ensuring they align with donor priorities, meet submission guidelines, and clearly articulate INCO’s mission and scalable impact.

Budget & Project Alignment

Work closely with cross-functional teams to construct transparent, realistic project budgets aligned with large-scale programmatic goals.

Strategic Partnership Management

Build and manage C-level relationships with global corporate partners, funding networks, and international institutions to foster long-term collaboration.

7+ years of experience in high-level fundraising, corporate partnership development, or sales within an international organization, social enterprise, or global NGO.

Proven track record of successfully securing large-scale (6 and 7-figure) funding for complex, multi-country projects.

Strong network and established relationships with global donors, tech corporate foundations, and philanthropic ecosystems.

Exceptional writing, editing, and pitch-deck creation skills, with the ability to translate complex social impact frameworks into compelling narratives.

Client-first mindset with executive-level interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Ability to thrive in an agile, cross-cultural, and international team environment.

Native-level English is essential; proficiency in another major language is a strong asset.

Lead - Global Partnerships and Fundraising Milan, 25, IT