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Impact & Development Associate
Application Deadline 02. November 2026
The Impact and Development Associate (IDA) will work closely with the Impact and Development Officer and the Policy, Technology, Communications and Operations teams to support and strengthen FCA's impact and fundraising activities. This hands-on role requires strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through, particularly in managing FCA’s impact data and donors-related materials. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate and well-organized donors and funders information, tracking deadlines and deliverables, drafting donors’ communications and other materials, and translating the outcomes of FCA's research and policy advocacy efforts into clear narratives for FCA’s supporters and funders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help collect, organize, and track impact data from FCA's research, policy, and consortia work
- Support the drafting of impact updates and donor-facing materials that translate technical/policy advocacy efforts into clear outcomes and visuals
- Work closely with the Policy and Technologies teams to maintain FCA’s impact database
- Assist in developing ad-hoc and sector-specific materials for donors
- Maintain and update FCA's donor and funder database (contacts, communication preferences, gift history, relationship status)
- Support timely, personalized donor communications and monitor touchpoints (thank-you notes, updates, periodic reports)
- Help coordinate FCA events and briefings (e.g., Coffee & Cleantech sessions) where relevant
- Track application and reporting deadlines across grants, R&D funding, and donation platforms
- Support the preparation of grant applications, renewal materials, and funder reports
- Assist with maintaining FCA's fundraising and reporting calendar, flagging upcoming deadlines to the relevant team members
- Help monitor revenue sources for diversification and reporting purposes
- Coordinate with the Communications team to align donor-facing content with FCA's public messaging (website, LinkedIn, newsletter)
- Help document and improve internal processes as FCA continues to expand operations
- At least a year of progressively relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, development, or a related role, ideally within the nonprofit sector
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, contacts, and data sources simultaneously
- Excellent written communication skills in English – German and/or Dutch would be a strong plus
- Interest in climate, cleantech, or science-based policy work
- Proficiency in working with spreadsheets/databases (e.g., Excel or CRM tools)
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in program management, donor relations, fundraising, or development; strong organizational and written communication skills in English; proficiency with spreadsheets/databases; interest in climate/cleantech policy.
Key Responsibilities
- managing donor data
- drafting communications
- tracking deadlines
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, CRM
Job Details
- Category: Business Operations
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Europe
- Languages: English
About Future Cleantech Architects
A global think tank accelerating innovation for effective climate protection technologies. — Industry: Research and Development