General Conditions
Location: Berlin, Germany; remote work possible
Contract Format: Full-time
Start Date: October 2020
Travel: Required; national/international; >25%
Applications by: August 31, 2020
About Yunus Social Business
Yunus Social Business (YSB) is a philanthropic fund for social businesses and venture builder for corporate social businesses. Co-founded in 2011 by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus, our mission is to promote social business as a sustainable alternative to long-term aid, bridging the gap between business and philanthropy.
YSB is headquartered in Berlin, with on-the-ground presence in Brazil, Colombia, India, Kenya and Uganda. Today, our social businesses already serve over 13 million people in emerging and developing countries.
We are currently a global team of 50+ people with experience in entrepreneurship, consulting, venture capital, business incubation, finance and international development. We also work with an amazing community of freelance impact and business consultants, design thinking experts, startup catalysts and mentors for our projects.
Find out more about us: www.yunussb.com
Your Role & Tasks
As a Director Partnerships & Investor Relations (m/f/d), you will be part of YSB's mission to harness the power of business to end poverty. You will have the opportunity to work on YSB’s overall fundraising and investor relations strategy.
Your tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with our existing, international donor base (Europe and US-based)
Identify and attract potential donors, including foundations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals and development agencies
Further develop YSB’s future fundraising strategy, including value proposition for development finance institutions (DFIs) and other institutions, i.e. foundations, family offices and impact first funds
Work closely with YSB country leadership to develop and support local fundraising strategies
Manage and expand YSB’s Anchor Partner Board of global philanthropists that provide strategic guidance
Build new products in close association with YSB’s on-the-ground investment and corporate teams to address needs of potential investees and objectives of potential investors
Contribute to YSB’s overall strategy process and product development with senior leadership team
Responsible for partner reporting according to contract requirements, targets, milestone tracking and project management
Supervise our lean fundraising team and support their capacity and capability development
Gain deep understanding of YSB’s financial and non-financial offerings to social businesses and portfolio companies
What you bring to the table
Minimum of 7+ years experience in one or a combination of these areas:
impact investing
fundraising for large NGO, VC / PE
private banking / family offices
You have demonstrated success in delivering on an annual multi million fundraising target
You have an existing network with foundations, high-net-worth individuals, relevant intermediaries or DFIs
You have excellent communications and relationship management skills; you know how to easily engage people with your charismatic personality and a positive outlook
You are comfortable interacting with senior executives and investors
You are able to work independently and you exercise good judgment
You have a passion for social business and the ventures we invest in
You have a high level of personal integrity and teamwork spirit
You are fluent in English (min. C proficiency); German would be a plus but is not required
You are flexible to travel nationally or internationally, if required (>25%)
What we have to offer
You will be able to work in a flexible and high performing environment with team members from all around the world. We are a network organization, and we work with partners and freelancers to build scalable solutions to the biggest problems of our times. You will have the chance to tap this network and work on the forefront of impact-driven business projects and demonstrate the effects that purpose-driven businesses have on economic success.
We are an outcome-driven organization with flat hierarchies, focused on creating impact while maintaining a healthy focus on the well-being of our colleagues. We offer excellent training and learning opportunities, 28 vacation days and a company pension plan. Our office in Berlin is located in lively Kreuzkölln, with excellent connections to public transport.
We believe in equal opportunities. We cherish diversity and try our best to build an inclusive team.
How to apply
Please apply to applications@yunussb.com by August 31, 2020, sending (as a single PDF)
Your English Resume
A meaningful cover letter, explaining your motivation for the job, your enthusiasm for the role and, most importantly, what makes you a good fit for the position
Your earliest starting date and your salary expectations
Please reference ‘Director Partnerships & Investor Relations’ in the subject line of your application.
Contact Person: Eliane Knobbe
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you!
“A charity dollar has one life, a Social Business dollar can be invested over and over again” - Prof. Muhammad Yunus
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