Senior Partnerships Officer – Foundations & Institutional Funding

IMAGINE leveraging your expertise in building meaningful partnerships with family and corporate foundations, engaging institutional funders, and staying up to date with public affairs – all to ensure that PUM continues to empower entrepreneurs and drive long-term sustainable impact.

We are PUM

All around the world, local communities are flourishing. Powered by the passion and expertise of entrepreneurs who dedicate themselves to making a real difference each day. At PUM, our goal is to amplify and accelerate the positive impact these entrepreneurs (or changemakers) make; socially, ecologically and economically. With over 1,200 volunteers sharing their professional expertise in 30 countries worldwide, and about 45 colleagues working from our office in The Hague, PUM drives local positive impact on a global scale. We believe in the power of collaboration and in the magic that happens when diverse perspectives meet. Together we grow.

Who are you?

• You are a proactive, hands-on, and strategic thinker with a Bachelor’s or Master’s working and thinking level.

• You bring 10 years of relevant work experience and a strong network among institutional donors, family and corporate foundations, along with proven success in proposal writing and public affairs engagement.

• You are a strong communicator with an innovative and out-of-the-box mindset, skilled in translating partner perspectives into strategic plans and meaningful collaborations.

• You bring strong presentation skills, and you are experienced in setting up, leading, and implementing programmes.

• You play a key role in achieving PUM’s goals by helping to secure part of our funding from family and corporate foundations and institutional donors.

• You have excellent command of the English and Dutch language.

• You are comfortable with the use of social media and digital tools, including Microsoft 365.

   

Being a Senior Partnerships Officer – Foundations & Institutional Funding

 As a senior partnerships officer you’ll engage daily with corporate and family foundations as well as institutional donors, building long-term relationships that support PUM’s goals. Your activities are both strategic and hands-on, with public affairs playing a key role in strengthening PUM’s positioning. The partnerships department currently consists of three colleagues: a manager responsible for communications and partnerships, a senior business partnerships officer and a colleague responsible for NGO partnerships. Your daily activities will be both dynamic and challenging, just to name a few responsibilities:

• Developing and leading the execution of PUM’s strategic plan for family and corporate foundations and institutional donors.

• Staying up to date with public affairs relevant to PUM’s strategic positioning and mission.

• Acting as the main liaison for new and current partners and donors, as well as aligning internal stakeholders to ensure successful programmes.

• Analysing trends, stakeholder needs and public affairs dynamics to identify and secure new funding opportunities.

• Writing (co- and lead writing) winning proposals to secure funding and partnerships and deliver compelling presentations.

   

Ins and outs of the role

This full-time position at PUM (37.5 hours) offers a competitive salary ranging from €4.150,- to €5.929,- gross per month based on a full-time contract. We provide numerous perks, including an 8% holiday allowance, a 13th-month bonus, ‘working-from-home’ and commuting allowances, 28 days of holiday, a pension plan, a training budget, a weekly boot camp, and more. Our stunning office, conveniently located within walking distance of The Hague Central Station, boasts breathtaking views. Pre-screening is part of the selection process. At PUM, we celebrate diversity and inclusion as essential pillars of our organization. We embrace the uniqueness of each individual, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive by being their authentic selves.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

Becoming a senior partnerships officer at PUM isn’t just a career move; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change. Working at a volunteer organisation like PUM offers extra fulfilment. In addition to the benefits mentioned, here’s what else awaits you:

• Building a Brighter Future: Contribute to the sustainable development of communities, cultivating a profound sense of fulfilment.

• Optimal Knowledge Utilisation: Put your expertise to its best use, making tangible impact on businesses worldwide.

• Continuous Learning: Embrace new perspectives and gain insights by connecting with diverse people and cultures.

• Building a Professional Network: Collaborate with a vast network of stakeholders, including institutional funders, government entities, and NGOs.

• International Exposure: Immerse yourself in a multicultural environment, broadening your horizons.
  

  We look forward to receiving your application by 4 August at the latest. Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier should a large number of qualified candidates apply.