Fundraising Coordinator

Manifesta rethinks the relations between culture and society by exploring and catalysing positive social change in Europe through contemporary culture in dialogue with the social sphere of a specific place. Since 1996, the Manifesta Biennale takes place in different European cities every two years.

Manifesta 16 will take place in the Ruhr Area in 2026. The non-profit _Manifesta 16 Ruhr gGmbH_, whose shareholders are the Regional Association Ruhr/Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR) and the International Foundation Manifesta, is the organisation that was founded to implement Manifesta 16.

Manifesta is seeking to appoint for a limited period of two years (until 31.3.2027) and starting as soon as possible at the work location Essen a

**Fundraising Coordinator (M/F/d)**

Renumeration Group EG 11 TV-L | full-time

**Your responsibilities**:

- Research, identify and contact public (inter)national funding bodies and NGOs for Manifesta 16 Ruhr.
- Research and identify potential corporate and private sponsors and develop tailor-made sponsoring packages.
- Prepare and work out sponsorship proposals and presentations.
- Represent Manifesta 16 Ruhr to different stakeholders, including public partners, politicians, trusts and foundations, NGOs, corporate sponsors, as well as individuals.
- Oversee execution of supporter benefits including the preparation and participation of events, acknowledgements such as logo placement across the Manifesta 16 Ruhr communications.
- Create and maintain effective communication with all funders and partners of Manifesta 16 Ruhr, including writing and submitting financial and narrative reports.
- Maintain regular and effective communication with the Head of Development and General Coordinator of Manifesta 16 Ruhr (write interim reports, create overviews, financial accounts).
- Maintain an efficient and accurate administration.
- Communicate effectively with the Manifesta 16 Ruhr team on all funding matters including gathering information for reporting purposes.
- Be present at special partner/VIP events.

We are looking for a communicative, experienced and enthusiastic personality with a high level of integrity paired with a network in the field of culture in Germany and international contexts and a high level of motivation to work in an international context. With empathy, negotiation skills and strategic thinking, you will be able to integrate multiple stakeholder to Manifesta and enable to realise the different projects.

**Your skills and competencies**:

- University education or an academic degree from Fachhochschule, preferably in field of Cultural Management or comparable experience.
- Minimum three-five years of professional experience in fundraising with existing network in field of culture or civil society in Germany, Europe, international context, with demonstrable track record.
- Familiarity with funding sector: public partners (municipal, governmental), NGOs, foundations, philanthropists, sponsors.
- Organization and management skills, ability to coordinate overlapping needs and timelines.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and social skills, a diplomatic manner.
- Results’ oriented, able to work according to fundraising targets and deadlines.
- Experience with budgeting and financial administration.
- Attention to detail and care in administrative processes.
- Flexibility and ability to collaborate with team members across departments.
- Interest in building relationships in a European work environment.
- Excellence in spoken and written German and English.
- Creativity, a passion for arts, culture, and society.
- Discretion with confidential information.

The interview is expected to take place digitally within KW 13/14.

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Art der Stelle: Vollzeit, Befristeter Vertrag
Vertragsdauer: 24 Monate

Gehalt: 15,14€ - 24,35€ pro Stunde

Ausbildung:

- Hauptschulabschluss oder gleichwertig (Wünschenswert)

Berufserfahrung:

- Kundenkontakt: 1 Jahr (Wünschenswert)

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort

Bewerbungsfrist: 23.03.2025
Voraussichtliches Einstiegsdatum: 31.03.2025