Vienna, Austria Remote (Global) Employment €2,500 - €3,500

Impact Hub Global is hiring a Global Development Specialist (Major Donors)

About the Role

What You'll Do

Shape and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy targeting major institutional donors, including foundations, development agencies, and multilateral organizations. Focus on securing substantial grants that align with long-term global objectives and support scalable social impact.

Transform early-stage program concepts into compelling, fundable initiatives by working closely with local innovators and external collaborators across the global network. Ensure each proposal reflects both community-driven priorities and funder expectations.

Stay informed about global development trends and funding landscapes to proactively identify new opportunities. Contribute to increased programmatic income by advancing high-potential leads and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.

Support senior development leaders in preparing proposals, negotiating agreements, and presenting to donor representatives. Help refine processes for proposal development, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in securing funding from large public or private institutional donors
  • Experience translating innovative ideas into structured, grant-ready programs
  • Strong understanding of international development funding mechanisms and donor landscapes
  • Ability to collaborate across decentralized teams and engage diverse stakeholders
  • High level of organization, with attention to detail in reporting and data management

Benefits

This role offers the chance to influence a global movement for inclusive innovation, working across regions and cultures to build sustainable funding models that amplify local impact. You’ll contribute directly to shaping how a worldwide network secures resources to tackle pressing social challenges.

Required Skills
fundraisinggrant writingdonor relationspublic donor engagementprivate donor engagementstrategic partnershipsnonprofit developmentproposal developmentinternational developmentrelationship management fundraisinggrant writingdonor relationspublic donor engagementprivate donor engagementstrategic partnershipsnonprofit developmentproposal developmentinternational developmentrelationship management
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Impact Hub Global
Impact Hub opened its doors to the world in 2005 with this simple yet contagious declaration, written in large red characters on the top floor of an East London warehouse. Few imagined that this would be the first of what has now become the world’s largest network of spaces and communities dedicated to social entrepreneurship and social innovation. With 110+ centres in 65+ countries supporting more than 24,000 individuals annually through a combined global and local team of over 1400 Makers (staff), Impact Hub has created a collaborative ecosystem that inspires, connects and enables those who want to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. Today, Impact Hub is a key world-player, and its partners include the EU, the OECD, several UN agencies, GIZ and BMZ, the DOEN Foundation, IKEA, WWF, Metabolic, Adidas and many more national and international actors committed to building a more just and sustainable world, one that works for people and planet alike. Impact Hub is about people who see and do things differently.
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Job Details
Department Global Development Team
Category other
Posted 2 years ago