Start-up Fundraiser

**for international impact venture building studio Enviu**

**Enviu serves** people and planet | **Enviu disrupts** economies | **Enviu builds** impact-driven ventures

Enviu is a social venture building studio. We take an issue-driven approach with the goal to fix failing systems to a sustainable and socially inclusive ‘new normal’. We are active in the domains of agriculture, têxtiles, mobility and zero waste, with offices in Rotterdam, Nairobi, Jakarta and Bangalore.

Philanthropic funders, public sector funding partnerships and impact investors that provide catalytic funds play a fundamental role in enabling Enviu to carry out its mission. Therefore, we are strengthening our team with a Start-up Fundraiser. The role we are looking for is a great business developer, and able to set the right fundraising strategy and execute the full grant or investment-cycle for our early-stage ventures (like SokoFresh, Alner, Shambani Pro, Uptex, HalisiGro, The Good Felt, etc.).

In this role you will be key to mobilize early-stage funding and support our venture builders and portfolio manager to secure project grants, donations, prizes and early-stage equity investments. You will take the lead in identifying interesting funders, and drive sales through direct contacts or by coordinating, and submitting proposals in line with donor requirements. You will build and maintain important networks for Enviu in our core domains.

**Your result areas**:

- Develop and maintain relevant networks and partnerships:_
- Build a network of funding partners and ensure strong account management.
- Participate in relevant network events in the Netherlands and internationally to profile Enviu and represent Enviu’s portfolio.
- Identify new trends and developments, relations, and potential partnerships relevant for Enviu.
- Identify and raise venture funding_
- Collect information on opportunities and requirements for Enviu to attract external venture funding from corporate funds, international foundations, family offices, development banks, national and international subsidies, in-country funds, early-stage investors, etc.
- Prepare and write impactful proposals for venture funding, in close cooperation with colleagues in all offices.
- Strengthen and support Enviu’s capacity to closely work with funders and investors_
- Support in country staff and partners within country fundraising.
- Work closely with the management team to develop efficient procedures and policies well aligned with the Enviu strategy.
- Share lessons learnt from fundraising and fund management efforts with colleagues and partners.

**What you bring**:

- An academic level of education in a relevant field. (Finance, Economics or similar)
- A minimum of 5 years of working experience in a comparable position.
- Proven track record in account management, fundraising, and good knowledge of proposal writing.
- Experience in raising funds for social enterprises is a plus.

**Who you are**:

- Good networker, excellent communicator, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Getting things done mentality, always in action & opportunity mode.
- Experience with business models, financial models and investment readiness is a plus.
- Open personality and positive mindset.
- A genuine interest in the social entrepreneurship sector.
- Knowledge and expertise in one of our core domains is an asset.

**What do we offer?**:

- Competitive package with the opportunity to develop yourself in a truly unique and challenging international environment.
- A great opportunity to develop yourself both personally and professionally.
- A job with purpose and societal impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Working with an international group of ~50 talented, passionate, and fun colleagues who share the ambition to change the world.
- A good salary between € 3.250 - 4.750 (gross) a month depending on the level of experience and expertise.

Do you want to join our team as our new Start-up Fundraiser? Then we'd love to hear about you