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Global Head of Development

Permanent employee, Full-time · United Kingdom Remote, Germany (Berlin), Belgium Remote, Spain (Madrid) Remote, Netherlands Remote
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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: President and CEO
Department: INT Development
Direct reports: International Fundraising Manager, Grant Writing Manager, Supporter Engagement Coordinator
Location: Remote, possible in the UK, NL, DE, BE or ES - in exceptional cases, potentially US (ET zone) 
Hours: full-time
Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £52k- £62k in the UK
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: 06.06. 
First (People & Culture) interviews: 09.-13.06. 
Trial task submission deadline: 23.06.
Final (hiring team) interviews: 07.-11.07. 
Earliest starting date: 01.08.
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!


Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas on the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.
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About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. 

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees. 


Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.


Data Protection Information for Applicants :
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English.
Rollenzusammenfassung
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.
Infos zur Stelle
Reports to: President and CEO
Department: INT Development
Direct reports: International Fundraising Manager, Grant Writing Manager, Supporter Engagement Coordinator
Location: Remote, possible in the UK, NL, DE, BE or ES - in exceptional cases, potentially US (ET zone) 
Hours: full-time
Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £52k- £62k in the UK
Aufgaben
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.
Anforderungen
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.
Unser Angebot
  • 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!
Wann?
Application deadline: 06.06. 
First (People & Culture) interviews: 09.-13.06. 
Trial task submission deadline: 23.06.
Final (hiring team) interviews: 07.-11.07. 
Earliest starting date: 01.08.
Weitere Informationen
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!


Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas on the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.
Apply for this job
Über uns

ProVeg International ist eine Ernährungsorganisation, die sich für die Transformation des globalen Ernährungssystems einsetzt. Unsere Mission ist, bis 2040 weltweit 50 % der Tierprodukte durch pflanzliche und kultivierte Nahrungsmittel zu ersetzen.

ProVeg arbeitet mit allen relevanten Akteuren am Übergang zu einem Ernährungssystem, in dem sich alle für genussvolles und gesundes Essen entscheiden, das gut für alle Menschen, Tiere und unseren Planeten ist.

ProVeg hat den „Momentum for Change“-Preis der Vereinten Nationen erhalten und arbeitet eng mit den wichtigsten UN-Organisationen für Ernährung und Umwelt zusammen.

Wir haben den Status eines Ständigen Beobachters der UN-Klimarahmenkonvention (UNFCCC), dem Weltklimarat (IPCC) und des Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt (CBD) sowie beratenden Status beim Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der Vereinten Nationen (ECOSOC). Zudem sind wir bei der UN-Weltversammlung (UNEA) akkreditiert.

Mit Büros in 14 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten und mehr als 220 Mitarbeitenden erzielt ProVeg eine globale Wirkung. 

Diversity Statement

ProVeg verpflichtet sich zur Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung für alle, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Religion, Hautfarbe, Geschlecht, Alter, nationaler Herkunft oder Abstammung, Geflüchtetenhintergrund, genetischer Informationen, Behinderung, Familienstand, elterlichem Status, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, HIV-Status, Geschlechtsidentität oder Geschlechtsausdruck. People of Colour, Frauen, Menschen mit Behinderung, Mitglieder von LGBTQIA+ Communities, ältere Menschen, neurodivergente Menschen, Geflüchtete und Menschen die mit HIV leben werden ausdrücklich ermutigt, sich zu bewerben. 

Im Jahr 2020 hat ProVeg die Charta der Vielfalt unterzeichnet, eine Selbstverpflichtung und ein Verein, der sich für ein vorurteilsfreies Arbeitsumfeld einsetzt. 

Im Jahr 2022 hat ProVeg beim PRIDE Index, dem LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, 88,1 % erreicht und liegt damit über 20 Prozentpunkte über dem Gesamtdurchschnitt von 67,9 %. 


Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen:
Weitere Informationen über unsere Datenverarbeitung findest du hier: 
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