One of our corporate clients is looking for a Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Fundraiser (m/f/d) role based out of Germany location would be flexible. Permanent full-time role but open to suggestions for part-time or compressed hours.

The client helps women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. The money they earn and the confidence they gain change everything. Whole families and communities rise with them. Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, we’ve helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change. Some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities starting to dream – and plan – for the future.

Their network spans operations in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Three more offices in Sweden, the UK and now Germany provide support such as fundraising, program management, technical advice, and donor relations.

Job Responsibility

Their programs have already enjoyed the support of a wide range of German and Swiss donors (e.g. GIZ, Bosch Foundation, Cafod, and UBS Optimus Foundation). To extend their foothold in the DACH region even further, they are looking for a Corporate & Philanthropy Fundraiser to join their team.

●You will identify, prospect, and approach new high-net-worth individuals and business funders in the DACH region, converting these from prospects to secured funds - with a strong initial focus on Afghanistan, Kenya, and Tanzania. You will start with a prospect database of ca. 100 potential funders.
● You will lead proposals from concept through to submission, coordinating inputs from Hand in Hand International and network colleagues, drafting technical inputs, and engaging with funders.
● You will proactively manage relationships with existing DACH-based donors, developing engagement strategies, communicating with donors regularly, and sharing key information about their projects in between reporting periods.
● You will build effective and impactful relationships with network members, most notably, Hand in Hand East Africa and Hand in Hand Afghanistan.
● You will represent Hand in Hand at relevant philanthropy events in the DACH region.
● You will travel frequently to meet with donors in the DACH region and visit Hand-in-hand projects on-site in the focus countries, as well as our other country offices (e.g. London).

Your Profile

● You have significant experience in proposal management and proposal writing for DACH-headquartered organizations.
● You have previous experience engaging directly with large donors or clients, both in person, in web calls, and via written reports.
● Experience in selling to/raising funds from Mittelstand, family businesses, or family offices would be highly desirable.
● Exposure to direct marketing or business-to-business marketing would be a plus.
● If you come from an international development background, you ideally also have:
- A good understanding of monitoring and evaluation as it links to crafting successful development projects.
- Previous experience developing proposals for livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment programs, especially within a humanitarian context.
● If you come from a commercial background, it is essential that you have:
- Demonstrable experience of working with numbers-based reporting.
- A demonstrable interest in international development issues.
● Your written and oral German communication skills are outstanding, and you are comfortable working in an English-speaking environment.
● You are a creative, innovative thinker with a positive and resilient personality.
● You enjoy the ability to work autonomously and can identify needs and act upon them flexibly, with minimal supervision.
● You are excited by the idea of being part of a new and growing organization and happy to work across teams and areas.
● You pay strong attention to details and can prioritize between competing deadlines and objectives.
● You have excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners, across cultures and different working environments.

One of our corporate partners Hand In Hand International is looking for Volunteer - Marketing & Market Research

The company helps to connect families with old food traditions through make-at-home kits that include access to the ingredients, tools, and instructions they need to make this food and learn more about the basics. Its simple e-commerce platform sells a variety of different kits to bake, make, preserve and ferment food and drinks, for a more connected, better quality of life, offline.

In this market research project, the Volunteer will work remotely from Germany to help better understand the items below, writing up their findings in an easy-to-digest report with corresponding figures, that could be used to approach potential German investors to help expand the business.

1. Understanding the market

• Understand more about the food-delivery business in Germany
• What are the different markets that RBT touches, and what is their value and predicted growth? What is RBT’s estimated “slice of the pie?”
• Understand how products in these markets are currently sold and delivered
• Research into discounts and credit arrangements are offered by other suppliers

2. Develop market awareness

To be discussed, but could include:

• Market surveys and interviews in local language
• Online research
• Reading newspapers and other publications
• Speaking to friends and colleagues
• Talking with competitors' customers/clients
• Analyzing competitors' business approach and their sales
• Local focus group - Individuals who would be willing to be contacted on a regular basis and/or together as a group using a remote online platform such as Zoom

3. Research the competitive landscape

• Study trade websites, newspapers, and the business sections of local papers
• Look at trade directories as soon as they're published, and note any changes
• Research the companies main competitors in the region

Read more about &ahead's CorporatePartner Make it Work Asia Podcast

Make It Work Asia Podcast is a new podcast featuring working mums navigating motherhood and career. My name is Sarah Wong, the host of the podcast, and a mother of 2 young ones. I started this to learn how other working mothers made career shifts for family life and ‘made it work’. I have interviewed ex-management consultants, career coaches and entrepreneurs and have enjoyed bringing their stories to light. With over 800 views and a diverse audience spanning 20 countries, including Singapore, the US, India, and Japan, "Make It Work" has gained good traction since its launch in August 2023. The majority of our listeners are females aged between mid-30s to mid-40s.

Podcast: Make It Work Asia Podcast

• Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be
• YouTube : https://youtube.com/@makeitworkasia.podcast?si=dcpSvPh9etM8v3m8

Job Description:

I am seeking a motivated and creative volunteer intern to help bring my podcast to the next level. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in podcast video editing and social media management within the exciting world of podcasting.

As a volunteer intern, you will be responsible for three key areas: guest research and outreach, podcast video editing, and social media management. You will work directly with me and have the opportunity to enhance your skills in creative story-telling, video editing, and develop a good understanding of social media strategy and management.

Responsibilities:

Guest research and outreach (10%)

• Research on suitable guests for the show and send email outreach to brief and schedule them for the interviews

Podcast Video Editing (60%)

• Edit up to 50 min worth of interviews into 30 min podcast episodes (video interview format). This includes:
  • Improving conversation flow and story arc
  • Improving audio quality
  • Incorporate graphics, visuals, and captions to enhance video quality (nice to have)
• Ensure consistency in branding and quality across all video content.
• Ensure content is ready for release

Social Media Management (30%)

• Develop and execute a social media content calendar, including weekly posting schedules.
• Create engaging and shareable social media content (text, images, videos) that aligns with our podcast themes.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments, and engage with our audience.
• Research and identify potential collaboration opportunities with influencers and partners.

• Analyze social media insights to track engagement and adjust strategies as needed.

Characteristics:

• Must be willing to learn!
• Enjoys creative storytelling
• Independent worker and values open communication
• Have a passion for podcasting and digital media

Qualifications:

• Interest to learn about podcast and video editing
• Familiarity in video editing software is a plus (e.g., Descript, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
• Good knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Hands-on experience in podcast video editing and social media management.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to build a portfolio of video editing and social media work.
• Networking opportunities within the podcasting and media industry.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your schedule
• Good reference for future employment

Our corporate partner is a software development company that has developed a software for electronic data capture in clinical trials. They provide innovative, e-Clinical Technology Solutions to contract research organisations (CROs), scientific and academic research institutions and pharmaceutical companies around the world.

They are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual with a background in technology and in the life sciences industries. A strategic and conceptual thinker who can motivate and lead a team of highly-specialized software and life sciences professionals towards successful outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• The organization's Product Owner will manage the product lifecycle from product planning through development and delivery
• Synthesize market and customer feedback into product roadmaps, requirements, and priorities author high-quality business requirements and product definition for business analysts and engineering
• Work with Engineering to define product release requirements
• Articulate product requirements to drive feature implementation
• Be responsible for reviewing and approving stories for feature completion and overall usability
  
• Network to build strategic alliances
• Partner with Marketing to define the product positioning and business value
• Evangelize the client's products and serve as the subject matter expert for the product
• Demonstrate the client's business value and benefits to internal and external audiences
• Identify key competitor and market trends
• Represent the client as a product expert at industry events, community sites, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Experienced in creating actionable product plans and is results-driven
• Possessed of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A diplomatic and enigmatic communicator and strong team player who is able to set priorities across the organization
• Maintains a client-focused approach to work
• An excellent negotiator
• Able to interpret and integrate feedback from all stakeholders and team members
• Passionate for the e-Clinical Technology Solutions industry and sees the potential for growth and inherent value in the software
• Service-oriented and focused on meeting our client’s needs and expectations
• Intensely curiosity about our industry and its future
• Experienced in product strategy and planning and is skilled in market analysis
• Able to drive product direction, definition, and requirements
• Attentive to detail to ensure features are both functionally complete and meet UX criteria
• Willing to be the resident expert on all things, including product sales, marketing, and professional services
• Business and tech-savvy, have the mind of a businessman and heart of a developer
• Fluent or of a high-level of proficiency in English. Fluency in German would be a plus.
• A Bachelor’s degree in IT or life sciences; or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years experience in Product Management or similar role in Life Sciences or Technology. Experience in high-regulatory environment a plus.
• 3+ years of overall experience in Software Development (Software as a Product, AWS Cloud, Web App, Mobile App)
• Experience working Agile

BENEFITS FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNER

• The incoming Product Owner is invited to explore new opportunities that adds value and to identify and participate in relevant professional trainings, workshops, and certifications.
• Our corporate partner offers a competitive salary, benefits package, opportunities for advancement and other incentives