Reforestation Foundation · Europe-wide · Fully remote
About the Foundation
Our client is one of Europe’s largest climate action initiatives, present in over 30 countries and working toward a mission of 500 million new trees for Europe. Over six years, the organisation has built a track record of delivering large-scale EU-funded reforestation programmes and raising significant private funding through major donors, foundations, grants, and carbon credits. Corporate partners include EY, Amazon, Microsoft, DHL, Nvidia, PayPal, HP, ING, ABN AMRO, and Huawei, among others. The client is an official contributor to the EU’s 3 Billion Trees Pledge and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The infrastructure, credibility, and materials are in place.
The role
This is a freelance acquisition role, minimum 2 days per week. You will focus entirely on unlocking new relationships with major donors, private foundations, family offices, and legacy givers across Europe, working directly with the CEO and with access to the full team as needed. We are looking for someone who thrives on opening doors and building relationships. The strategy is set and the credibility is built.
What success looks like
-At 3 months: 3 or more viable leads and a qualified pipeline of contacts
-At 6 months: first project closed at €100k or more, with the pipeline actively growing
What you bring
-10 or more years in major donor fundraising or private wealth engagement
-A proven track record closing single gifts of €100k to €500k
-A warm network in European private philanthropy, with connections to organisations funding large-scale nature restoration or urban social projects
-Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and motivated by real-world results
-Fluent English required, additional European languages are a strong advantage
What we offer
-Competitive freelance day rate, commensurate with experience
-Success fee structure for closed gifts, open to discussion
-Fully remote, with access to offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Barcelona
-A path to a formal board seat within the foundation for the right person
To apply, please fill out this quick form 🚨 before Sunday, July 12 2026 🚨 https://auvatalent.org/for-talent