Advisor Fundraising

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe

We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

The position will to be filled as by January 1, 2026, on a permanent basis. To provide additional flexibility, there is an option to temporarily increase the working hours. This temporary increase will be arranged in coordination with the team and will depend on the workload. The permanent employment share remains unaffected by this arrangement.

Employment location will be Bonn, Germany with an option for home office in agreement with your team.

Welthungerhilfe has been successfully committed to fighting hunger and poverty for many years. To achieve our mission of #ZeroHunger by 2030, we want to further expand our foundation activities. This is where you come in

As an Advisor Legacy Fundraising & Endowment, you will have the opportunity to actively shape the development of the Deutsche Welthungerhilfe Foundation and professionally market its offerings. You will support donors, optimize internal processes, and design communication around our products – making the work of our foundation visible and directly contributing to the implementation of long-term and sustainable projects.

• Support for our donors – including preparation of annual reports, management of loans as well as the administrative implementation of foundation funds and trust foundations
• Reporting & controlling of foundation products (capital levels, sales performance)
• Communication & advisory services for (new) donors through personal meetings and independent support
• Comprehensive correspondence (e.g. phone calls, Christmas mailings, thank-you letters, receipts, contracts, sending of information material and annual reports), coordination of project reports, and independent complaint management in consultation with management
• Participation in the introduction of the new CRM software Salesforce – by preparing analyses, developing optimization concepts, continuous monitoring, close coordination with the Product Owner, and ensuring accurate data management
• Strategic contribution – preparing analyses and decision templates, supporting the realignment of foundation products, and accompanying necessary measures (e.g. conversion of small trust foundations or unprofitable loans)
• Optimization of internal workflows and information flows in close collaboration with accounting, donor services, data management, and estate administration
• Co-development of a new CRM approach (definition of key accounts, individual measures, development plans)
• Representation of Welthungerhilfe at foundation and legacy events

• Completed (university or commercial) degree or a comparable qualification, ideally with experience in the foundation or non-profit sector
• Several years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in key account management, marketing, foundations, or fundraising
• Strong analytical thinking, confidence in working with numbers, and excellent organizational and planning skills
• Enjoyment of communication and advisory work in direct interaction with people, a high level of empathy and social competence, as well as enthusiasm for creative and design-oriented tasks in the field of marketing
• Independent, structured, and proactive way of working combined with team spirit, reliability, and service orientation
• Recognition of the growing value of data in your field and motivation to further develop your knowledge and skills in order to integrate data-informed approaches into your work
• Confident use of MS Office; experience with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) is an advantage
• Excellent German and good English skills, both written and spoken

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under Our benefits.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by November 16, 2025. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

• Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.