(Senior) Fundraising and Brand Manager
About Us
The Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE), a Hamburg-based NGO, is a leading advisory on multilateral sustainability negotiations. Our expertise has shaped major global climate and biodiversity summits, including COP21 inParis, COP26 in Glasgow, COP28 in Dubai and COP16 in Cali. As a trusted, non-partisan partner, we equip policy makers with impact-driven negotiation training, strategic advice and research to navigate multilateral processes successfully. For over a decade, we have supported negotiators with the skills and guidance needed to reach transformative sustainability agreements in highly complex settings. We also collaborate with private sector leaders to translate these agreements into real-world action - fostering a healthier, safer, and more sustainable planet.
As part of the further growth of the organisation, we are now looking for a permanent Fundraising and Brand Manager to contribute to our work. A major part of the role will be working with our corporate partners, philanthropists and foundations, who form the ‘CEMUNE Global Circle’, to help shape the future of our organisation.
Join a successful NGO that has been driving impact in global sustainability negotiations for over adecade. We offer:
- A value-driven, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are truly valued.
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, including hybrid work with an international team across four countries.
- Deep insights into international sustainability negotiations
- The chance to attend major global sustainability conferences and related events.
- Growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding organisation.
- Renumeration: Competitive salary and annual leave package, based on experience, with a positive culture for work/life balance
- Option to work in a modern, well-located office in Hamburg, offering an inspiring work environment and a supportive team culture.
Your Role
- Maintain trusted relationships with existing members of the CEMUNE Global Circle, including corporations, foundations, and philanthropists.
- Expand the Global Circle, through development and implementation of a targeted acquisition strategy.
- Develop targeted strategies to engage donors, partners, and other stakeholders (e. g., through events, digital content, newsletters, personalized outreach).
- Enhance the Centre’s social media presence and brand development, to underpin and support the development of the Global Circle.
- Develop tailored funding and sponsorship projects in close collaboration with the wider CEMUNE team and secure the necessary financial resources.
- Analyse current fundraising trends and developments and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the strategic fundraising approach.
- Ensure smooth operations by managing administrative tasks, including contract management.
- Represent CEMUNE at global sustainability conferences and official engagements.
- Option to develop skills as a trainer, to enhance CEMUNE’s capacity to deliver negotiations training around the world.
Your Profile
- University degree with at least 3–5 years of proven experience and track record in fundraising, sponsorship, or related fields
- Background in sustainability is essential; experience in multilateral negotiations is anadvantage
- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for stakeholder engagement and targeted outreach, including the creation of digital content and other communication materials
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex projects and events with success
- Outgoing personality with confidence and enthusiasm in building and maintaining relationships with senior executives and keydecision-makers
- Strong service-oriented mindset, paired with a sales-driven and results-focused approach
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken; good German skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel occasionally to globalsustainability conferences and related events
Key information
Time commitment per week: part-time or full-time (60% - 100%)
Location(s): Greater Hamburg area or within a reasonable distance (e. g. Berlin) with a willingness to work from the Hamburg office 1-2 days or more per week or remotely from London
Lead: Melanie Kreibig
E-Mail: applications@cemune.org
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