Future Cleantech Architects is hiring!
Future Cleantech Architects (FCA), a non-profit climate innovation think tank based in Remscheid, Germany, is seeking an Impact and Development Officer (IDO) to join their team.
Job Title: Impact and Development Officer (m|f|d)
Job Location: Remote – Amsterdam
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Contract: Temporary, Full or Part-time
The role involves supporting FCA’s impact measurement, fundraising activities, and external engagement efforts to drive the organization’s mission of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
This position offers flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement and is suitable for part-time employment. The initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of extension, and the start date is ASAP.
Responsibilities
- Support systematic collection and management of FCA’s impact data for robust tracking and reporting.
- Maintain and update impact records regularly.
- Assist in program management within the Technologies and Impact team, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and coordinating with other departments.
- Support the Technology and Impact Director with meetings, events, and impact-related activities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of funding and donation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, and funding partners.
- Identify and engage new potential donors and funding opportunities through research and outreach.
- Monitor, manage, and optimize existing donation streams and fundraising platforms.
- Draft, edit, and coordinate donor-facing materials, including impact updates, fundraising content, and tailored communications.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to plan and produce FCA’s annual report and other major publications.
- Support FCA at donor meetings, briefings, and external events.
- Organize responses to donors’ inquiries, ensuring a high-quality donor experience.
Required Qualifications & Expertise
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, marketing, public administration, business administration, or related fields.
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, or development, ideally within a nonprofit, sustainability, or cleantech context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing high-quality external materials.
- Strong relationship management skills and confidence engaging with external stakeholders and donors.
- Experience engaging with or contributing to the Effective Altruism community is a plus.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written; proficiency in German and/or Dutch is preferred.
- Eligibility to work within the EU.
Remuneration & Working Conditions
- FCA offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, including applicable allowances such as post adjustment.
- The position allows for a hybrid working arrangement and is suitable for part-time employment.
- Duration: Initially two years, with potential for extension.
- Starting date: ASAP.
About Future Cleantech Architects
Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) is dedicated to closing innovation gaps in critical industries to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
With a team in six European countries, FCA advocates for enabling public policies and accelerates early-stage sustainable solutions in the cleantech sector.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply via the following link:
