Senior Fundraising Officer, Major Donors | Betriebswirt (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Max Planck Society, a leading international research institution, seeks a Senior Fundraising Officer specializing in Major Donors to join its General Administration's Private Research Funding department. In this role, you will identify and cultivate potential major donors, analyze their relationships with the MPG, and manage the entire fundraising cycle for these high-value contributors. You will also be instrumental in developing strategies for major donor fundraising, particularly targeting affluent individuals, and expanding the donor network. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background, significant experience in fundraising and/or foundation work, with a proven track record in major donor engagement, ideally within academic or scientific institutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research by securing private funding.