Corporate & Major Donor Manager

JOIN A MEDICAL ORGANISATION which acts towards equitable access to healthcare throughout the world, ensuring that no one suffers or dies from diseases that can be prevented and cured.

Damien Foundation is a Belgian non-profit organisation that operates in 13 countries. Damien Foundation provides holistic medical care to people affected by tuberculosis and skin-related neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy and leishmaniasis.

Damien Foundation is looking for a Corporate & Major Donor Manager.

You will lead the full corporate and major donor journeys - from identifying and engaging prospects to securing funding, managing partnerships, and ensuring long-term donor retention.

YOUR ROLE

• Develop and implement a corporate funding and major donor strategy that that secures the organization’s long-term financial sustainability while supporting its strategic growth objectives.
• Build and manage a diversified portfolio of corporate partners and major donors to maximize long-term funding, resilience, and impact.
• Design donor retention and conversion strategies to strengthen engagement and increase long-term support.

Business Development & Donor Acquisition

• Identify, qualify, and secure new corporate funding opportunities and major donor prospects to build a strong fundraising pipeline.
• Develop compelling value propositions and partnership opportunities that attract new supporters and increase organizational visibility.
• Lead targeted outreach, networking, and engagement initiatives to drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships.

Relationship Management & Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and high-value donors through personalized engagement and stewardship.
• Organize targeted events, campaigns, and relationship-building activities to deepen donor and partner commitment.
• Deepen existing partnerships and increase their long-term value and impact.

Proposal Development & Partnership Management

• Lead the development of funding proposals, partnership offers, and donor engagement materials.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders throughout proposal, negotiation, and contracting processes to secure strategic funding agreements.
• Oversee the implementation of partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Performance, Compliance & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Ensure accurate donor reporting, partnership documentation, and compliance with contractual and GDPR requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and maintain high standards of donor data management and transparency.
• Collaborate with health programmes, finance & administration, communications, and leadership teams to deliver donor commitments and maximize partnership impact.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a master’s degree in marketing, Sales, Economics, Communications, or equivalent experience.
• You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or partnership management, with a proven track record of securing and managing high-value partnerships. Experience in the non-profit or social impact sector is an asset.
• You are a native French or Dutch speaker, with professional proficiency in the other national language and excellent written and spoken English.
• You have strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• You have excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing, and negotiation skills. Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
• You have strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• You have the ability to identify, develop, and convert new funding opportunities.
• You have the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.
• You have a high level of integrity, professionalism, and donor-centricity.
• You share Damien Foundation’s values and are committed to contributing to its mission.

WHAT WE OFFER

Make a meaningful impact: contribute to sustainable public health programmes that improve equitable access to quality healthcare.

• Shape the future of the organization: Play a key role in strengthening the organization’s long-term financial sustainability through strategic partnerships and major donor engagement
• Join a passionate and committed team: Work alongside dedicated professionals united by a shared commitment to global health and social impact.
• Grow through a rewarding role: Take ownership of high-value partnerships and contribute to the growth of a respected international NGO.