Senior Coordinator, Institutional Partnerships at The German Marshall Fund of the United States

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Institutional Fundraising, Project Management, Grant Writing, Donor Stewardship, Strategic Coordination, Financial Narratives, Budgeting, Research, External Engagement, Compliance Management

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

Description Senior Coordinator, Institutional Partnerships (Brussels) Department: Resource Development Location: Brussels Reports to: Senior Manager, Foundations Status: Full-time (One year contract as starting point) Position Summary The Senior Coordinator, Institutional Partnerships provides high-level coordination and strategic support for the organization’s relationships with institutional funders, including U.S. and European foundations, European governments, EU institutions, and multilateral organizations. Based in Brussels, this role supports fundraising operations, external engagement, and internal coordination, ensuring partnerships are well managed and aligned with organizational priorities. Key Responsibilities Institutional & Foundation Partnership Coordination: Coordinate the full life cycle of institutional partnerships, including proposals, grant agreements, reporting, renewals, and stewardship. Support U.S. and European foundation relationships, as well as public and multilateral funders. Maintain tracking of deadlines, requirements, and commitments. Serve as a coordination point between Resource Development, programs, Finance, and other partners. Strategic Support and Donor Engagement: Prepare briefings and research for funder engagement. Support meetings led by the Senior Manager, Foundations; Manager, Multilaterals, and other senior staff. Assist in identifying and tracking new funding opportunities. Proposal and Reporting Support: Coordinate proposal and report development across teams. Support financial narratives and budgets with Finance. Ensure compliance with funder requirements. Requirements Qualifications Four years of relevant experience in foundation or institutional fundraising within a think tank or similar nonprofit organization. Familiarity with European public funders and foundations. Strong project management and writing skills. Interest in transatlantic and international affairs. Fluency in English; additional European languages desirable but not required. GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiry to help@gmfus.org

Responsibilities

The role provides strategic support and coordination for relationships with institutional funders, including foundations and governments. Key duties include managing the full grant life cycle, preparing donor briefings, and coordinating proposals across internal teams.