Hivos Is Hiring a Partnerships Manager (Hybrid/Home-Based) in the Netherlands | Earn Up to €6,094 Per Month

Professionals with experience in fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships have an exciting opportunity to join Hivos as a Partnerships Manager. The international development organization is seeking a strategic relationship-builder to help expand its global funding base by engaging grant-making family foundations, corporate foundations, and philanthropic partners.

Based in The Hague, Netherlands, this full-time role follows a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home for up to 50% of their contracted hours. The successful candidate will earn a competitive monthly salary ranging from €4,788.05 to €6,094.15 and play a key role in supporting Hivos’ long-term strategy, “Ten Years to Turn the Tide.” Applications close on 14 July 2026.

About Hivos

Hivos is an international development organization that works to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world. Through partnerships with civil society organizations, governments, businesses, and communities, Hivos promotes human rights, gender equality, climate justice, democratic participation, and economic inclusion.

As part of its ambitious ten-year strategy, the organization is strengthening and diversifying its funding sources to ensure long-term sustainability and greater impact across its global programmes.

The Partnerships Manager will contribute directly to this goal by developing relationships with philanthropic organizations whose priorities align with Hivos’ mission and values.

About the Partnerships Manager Role

The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing funding opportunities with grant-making foundations and philanthropic organizations in the Netherlands and internationally.

Working closely with the Business Development team, the successful candidate will connect donor interests with Hivos’ strategic programmes while building long-term relationships that generate sustainable funding.

This position combines fundraising strategy, relationship management, proposal development, and partnership cultivation, making it ideal for professionals with experience in international development fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement a strategy for engaging family foundations, corporate foundations, and philanthropic partners.
• Identify new funding opportunities that support Hivos’ strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing donors.
• Develop compelling funding propositions tailored to donor interests.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to secure co-funding opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality concept notes, funding proposals, and partner briefs.
• Represent Hivos during networking events and strategic engagement opportunities.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects using CRM systems.
• Monitor relationship development and ensure timely follow-up with partners.

The role requires both strategic thinking and practical execution to strengthen Hivos’ international funding portfolio.

Who Should Apply?

Hivos is looking for professionals with a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnership development.

Ideal candidates should have experience working with:

• Grant-making family foundations
• Corporate grant-making foundations
• Philanthropic organizations
• International development funding
• Institutional fundraising
• Strategic partnerships

Applicants should also be passionate about advancing social justice, sustainability, and inclusive development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven experience securing funding from philanthropic organizations.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Experience developing successful funding proposals.
• Understanding of donor decision-making processes.
• Ability to identify and match funding opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Candidates should also keep up to date with trends in philanthropy, innovative funding models, and grant-making practices.

Language Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Fluency in Dutch.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

These language skills are essential for engaging both Dutch and international philanthropic partners.

Salary and Benefits

Hivos offers an attractive employment package that includes:

• Monthly salary between €4,788.05 and €6,094.15 (Gross).
• Full-time position (36 hours per week).
• Fixed-term employment contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement with up to 50% home-based work.
• Laptop provided.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Professional international working environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global development experts.

The role is based at Hivos’ Global Office in The Hague, offering a flexible work environment while supporting international programmes.

Important Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must already possess a valid work permit for the Netherlands to be considered for this position.

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will also undergo reference checks and may be required to provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) in line with Hivos’ safeguarding policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare:

• A cover letter (maximum one page).
• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages).

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate measurable fundraising achievements in their CV and explain how their experience aligns with the role’s requirements in their cover letter.

Applications must be submitted through Hivos’ online recruitment portal before the deadline.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 14 July 2026

For fundraising professionals with expertise in donor engagement, proposal development, and philanthropic partnerships, this is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected international development organization. The role offers competitive remuneration, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to contribute to innovative programmes that promote human rights, sustainability, and social justice worldwide.

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