We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 25 people and spread across Europe.

We’re excited to introduce a new role. The Fundraising Coordinator oversees the grant applications for the BFF secretariat and helps bridge strategic funding gaps in the BFF coalition, which consists of 70 civil society organisations and think tanks across Europe.

If you are passionate about the difference civil society can make in the energy transition, and are an experienced fundraiser, we want to hear from you.

• Position: Fundraising Coordinator
• Preferable start date: February 2024
• Employment type: full-time, permanent, staff or consultant
• Location: Remote working from a European location, or from our office in Berlin

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for the drafting and reporting of the BFF secretariat’s funder grants. Project-manages, coordinates and sign off from relevant leagues, and ensures delivery of timely and high quality materials. Is available for queries and follow-up from donors.
• Together with leagues in the BFF secretariat team, identifies strategic gaps in the implementation of the BFF coalition strategy, investigates what organisations could help bridge them and puts together a multi-year coalition resourcing plan.
• Researches potential donors and identifies funding s, based on the coalition’s needs and donor interests. Spots new fundraising opportunities and seeks feedback as to which are worth pursuing and when.
• Match-makes potential funders with BFF partner organisations that can play a crucial role in delivering the BFF strategy, but require additional resources.
• As part of the small grants that the BFF secretariat gives out to BFF coalition partner organisations, supports the BFF grantmaking process.
• Promotes awareness of BFF’s mission and work within the funder community. Effectively conveys BFF’s activities and strategy to potential donors. Cultivates a fundraising network for the coalition. Designs high-quality and effective promotional materials, and tailors them to different needs.

Required skills & experience

• At least four years of experience working for energy, climate or environment civil society organisations, of which at least three years was spent on fundraising;
• Excellent spoken and written English and at least three years experience in writing, presenting, editing and proofreading written materials in English. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• At least two years experience in project management;
• Demonstrable results in fundraising;
• Comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe;
• Experience in writing strategic pitches and grant proposals, newsletters and fundraising letters;
• Strong interpersonal skills, competent at facilitating and supporting the work of others, and ability to build common cause and reach agreements;
• Highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities;
• Confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Passion for research and understanding complex issues;
• Passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society.

Desirable skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, business, marketing, public relations, or field related to BFF’s areas of work
• Fluency of other European languages
• Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising
• Competence with donor management systems
• Legal or accounting experience is a plus.

How we support our team

• We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
• Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.
• Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member.
• Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat.
• Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback.
• Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.

We believe that creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is critical to our success, and we welcome team members from all backgrounds. At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until7 January 2024.