Impact & Development Associate

Erforderliche Qualifikationen | Expertise

• At least a year of progressively relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, development, or a related role, ideally within the nonprofit sector • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, contacts, and data sources simultaneously • Excellent written communication skills in English – German and/or Dutch would be a strong plus • Interest in climate, cleantech, or science-based policy work • Proficiency in working with spreadsheets/databases (e.g., Excel or CRM tools) • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team

Verantwortlichkeiten

• Help collect, organize, and track impact data from FCA's research, policy, and consortia work • Support the drafting of impact updates and donor-facing materials that translate technical/policy advocacy efforts into clear outcomes and visuals • Work closely with the Policy and Technologies teams to maintain FCA’s impact database • Assist in developing ad-hoc and sector-specific materials for donors • Maintain and update FCA's donor and funder database (contacts, communication preferences, gift history, relationship status) • Support timely, personalized donor communications and monitor touchpoints (thank-you notes, updates, periodic reports) • Help coordinate FCA events and briefings (e.g., Coffee & Cleantech sessions) where relevant • Track application and reporting deadlines across grants, R&D funding, and donation platforms • Support the preparation of grant applications, renewal materials, and funder reports • Assist with maintaining FCA's fundraising and reporting calendar, flagging upcoming deadlines to the relevant team members • Help monitor revenue sources for diversification and reporting purposes • Coordinate with the Communications team to align donor-facing content with FCA's public messaging (website, LinkedIn, newsletter) • Help document and improve internal processes as FCA continues to expand operations

• At least a year of progressively relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, development, or a related role, ideally within the nonprofit sector • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, contacts, and data sources simultaneously • Excellent written communication skills in English – German and/or Dutch would be a strong plus • Interest in climate, cleantech, or science-based policy work • Proficiency in working with spreadsheets/databases (e.g., Excel or CRM tools) • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team