Corporate Fundraising Director

pTaken en verantwoordelijkheden /p h3United Fund for Belgium (UFB) brings corporate generosity closer to local needs. /h3 pFounded in 1972, UFB is a philanthropic organisation that connects companies and individual donors with local non-profit associations throughout Belgium. /p pIts mission is practical and deeply human: supporting concrete projects that promote social inclusion, particularly in child welfare, poverty alleviation and support for people with disabilities. UFB redistributes b100% of donations /b to local associations. /p pWith strong governance and an established track record, UFB is a trusted partner for companies seeking to translate their bCSR commitments /b into tangible local impact. Its work allows corporate partners to support the social dimension of their ESG strategies and contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. /p pAs corporate philanthropy evolves, UFB is exploring ways to adapt its operating model and dedicate more resources to fundraising. The Corporate Fundraising Director will play a central role in this next chapter. /p pWhat if your next partnership could help change someone’s life? United Fund for Belgium (UFB) is looking for a Corporate Fundraising Director who enjoys opening doors, bringing people together and building impactful partnerships that turn corporate commitment into concrete social change. /p pIn this part-time remote role (50%) at United Fund for Belgium (UFB), you will connect companies and donors with concrete social projects across Belgium. Combining business development with a meaningful mission, you will also help shape the next chapter of an organisation with more than 50 years of experience. /p pYou will take ownership of UFB's fundraising activities, with corporate partnerships as your main focus, complemented by individual donors and fundraising events. By understanding companies’ CSR priorities and the social dimension of their ESG strategies, you will identify opportunities to connect their ambitions with the local projects United Fund for Belgium supports. /p pWorking closely with the Board of Directors, you will pursue a clear ambition: grow annual fundraising from €500,000 to €1 million by 2029. From the first conversation to a renewed commitment, you will build relationships that bring lasting value to donors and the associations United Fund for Belgium supports. /p h3Your Responsibilities Include /h3 ul liDeveloping new funding opportunities. Identify and approach prospective corporate partners and individual donors, building a strong pipeline through targeted outreach, networking and personal engagement. /li liCreating impactful partnerships. Understand what matters to each donor and develop compelling proposals that connect their philanthropic objectives, CSR commitments and social impact priorities with UFB’s mission and the projects it supports. /li liStrengthening existing relationships. Build trust, maintain regular contact and help donors see the concrete difference their contribution makes, encouraging continued and increased support. /li liBringing people together. Develop fundraising events and engagement initiatives that attract new supporters and deepen existing partnerships. /li liShaping UFB’s future. Develop and implement a focused fundraising strategy and present recommendations to the Board on UFB’s services, operating model and long-term sustainability. /li liTaking financial ownership. Oversee the financial management of UFB’s activities, prepare the annual income and expenditure budget, and present it to the Board for approval. /li /ul pYou will be a member of, and accountable to, UFB's Board of Directors. Your contribution will combine strategic insight with the practical drive to turn ideas into action. /p h3Profiel kandidaat /h3 pYou enjoy starting conversations and discovering what motivates people. You know how to build trust, recognise an opportunity and turn interest into commitment. You are equally comfortable discussing a strategic plan and personally making the calls that move it forward. /p h3You Bring /h3 ul liAt least five years of relevant experience in corporate fundraising, business development or partnership management, with a proven track record of securing and developing valuable partnerships. /li liA master’s degree in marketing, business, economics, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. /li liFluency in Dutch, French and English, allowing you to build relationships, present proposals and negotiate confidently in all three languages. /li liStrong communication, presentation, proposal-writing and negotiation skills. /li liA strategic mindset combined with a practical, results-oriented approach. /li liGood financial understanding, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise across several relationships and initiatives. /li liThe autonomy to take ownership of your work and the collaborative spirit to work closely with the Board and