Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

AGE Platform Europe

Length of contract
1 year

Start date
1st November 20206

Duration
Employee contract in Belgium, one-year with possibility of extension to an unlimited contract, or Self-employed consultant contract, one-year with possibility of extension.

About the Organisation

AGE Platform Europe (AGE) brings together over one hundred organisations of and working for older people, with a mission to enable everyone to live a full and dignified life based on human rights and age equality throughout life. To that end, we empower older people to get involved in debates on ageing and to impact policy-making toward inclusive societies for all ages:

We are the experts of our own lives. Our community is extremely diverse, but our differences are our strength when we speak together. As self-advocates, we have the potential to contribute expertise, skills and experience that enrich our societies and make them more just, inclusive and prosperous.

About the role

AGE is seeking a proactive and self-driven Partnerships and Fundraising Manager to identify and build the right partnerships to raise money which will help AGE to advance its mission. You will expand our reach, enhance fundraising efforts and, eventually, create lasting impact for age equality in old age. We are looking for a person with proven experience and tenacity, recognising that securing funds for the cause of age equality and the human rights of older people requires sustained effort and a creative approach.

Whether integrated into the AGE staff in Brussels or as a self-employed independent consultant, you will play a crucial role in diversifying our revenue streams. This effort is part of an initiative to reinforce external fundraising, supplementing contributions from AGE members and institutional grants. With firsthand experience in managing an innovative fundraising environment, your passion and drive to make a difference and achieve results are crucial. These qualities will help progress towards the AGE's vision of a Society for All Ages.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• As Partnerships and Fundraising Manager, you will be expected to uphold the organisation’s vision and core values, as set out in its 2026–2030 strategy. This is a hands-on position and highly demanding role, which will have the following key responsibilities:
  • Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, actively seek out new funding opportunities, and cultivate relationships with private donors
  • Support the development and oversee the delivery of diverse partnerships and a fundraising portfolio tailored to the needs of our network of organizations serving older people
  • Involve co-creating, building upon the current fundraising strategy, planning, executing, and monitoring partnerships and fundraising activities
  • Collaborate directly with the Secretary General and the Finance Manager and, as the partnerships/fundraising portfolio is extensive and varied, you will also work with the Policy and Communications teams.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Essential:

• At least five years of professional experience in fundraising development and tools such as pitches, proposals, due diligence, pipeline mapping, etc preferably within the non-profit sector
• Commitment to the cause of human rights in general, and to age equality throughout life in particular;
• Minimum knowledge of EU social policies including human rights aspects
• Have a pragmatic, creative and innovative approach to problem solving and decision making
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, to be able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Proficiency in English (writing and speaking) and excellent communication skills to communicate and build relationships with an array of people
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with perseverance and a can-do attitude
• Enjoy collaborating with other team members.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the NGO sector and in the fields of social/ageing/human rights policies
• Some experience in budget setting and management
• Experienced in IT - using databases to log and keep information accurately up to date, promptly
• Some knowledge of French.

Conditions of employment

• You need to be an EU citizen and hold a work permit for Belgium.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Please submit to [email protected]: a copy of your CV/resume, and a cover letter (maximum 300 words) outlining your interest in age equality throughout life and in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in this job announcement.
• The deadline for applications is Sunday 16th August 2026 at 23:59 CEST (Brussels time)

Interviews

• Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
• Interviews will take place in two rounds: first, in late September, and second, in October 2026

Policies

AGE is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

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