Key Skills

Job Description

At UWC Maastricht, young people from around the world come together to learn, live and shape their place in it. Our international primary and secondary school bring together over 900 students from more than 100 countries, including a residential community on campus. Guided by our mission to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future, students are encouraged not only to gain knowledge, but to use it with purpose. This environment is made possible by a diverse and international staff community, working both inside and outside the classroom to support students and bring this to life every day. We are looking for a Fundraising Officer who want to contribute to this and who is motivated to make a meaningful impact through their work. Due to the visa/work permit requirements, we can only appoint people with an EU-passport or valid work permit for the Netherlands. Fundraising Officer Does building strong relationships and creating meaningful social impact give you energy? As Fundraising Officer at UWC Maastricht, you play an important role in securing support for scholarships and mission driven initiatives that create opportunities for young people from all over the world. You will become part of The Advancement Team. This team is responsible for Philanthropy, Marketing/Communications and Alumni Relations. Together, we build long term relationships with donors, alumni, parents, foundations, companies and other partners who want to financially contribute to the UWC mission: of making the world a better place. You will work in a small, ambitious and hands on team where lines are short and there is room for initiative, ownership and new ideas. Your work is varied: you support fundraising campaigns, approach new prospects, contribute to grant proposals, organise relationship events, support stewardship, create marketing and communications materials and help build sustainable connections with donors, alumni and partners. Key responsibilities The Fundraising Officer will: Help identify, research and approach new prospects, including individuals, foundations, companies, alumni and other potential partners. Recognise opportunities for collaboration, partnership and support, and follow up on these opportunities in a professional way Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, parents, alumni, companies, foundations and external stakeholders. Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals for scholarships and school projects. Support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement activities and online and offline marketing/communication. Ensure accurate processing, recording and stewardship of donations, pledges and agreements. Profile We are looking for someone who feels strongly connected to the mission of UWC Maastricht and enjoys working in an international, inclusive and diverse school community. You are curious, open minded and comfortable engaging with students, colleagues, alumni, donors, parents and external partners. You enjoy building connections and know how to turn conversations into meaningful relationships. You are goal oriented and results driven. You take ownership, follow up carefully and enjoy working towards concrete fundraising targets and meaningful outcomes. You combine idealism with action and know how to turn opportunities into results. UWC Maastricht is a dynamic and high energy environment. The work is meaningful and rewarding, but it also requires flexibility and engagement. Many fundraising and relationship building activities, including donor meetings, school events and external events, take place outside regular office hours. Qualifications and experience The successful candidate has: A completed relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree Excellent written and spoken English. Dutch language skills are considered a strong advantage. At least three years of experience with fundraising, account management, education, social impact, international relations, marketing, communications or sales. A fun person to work with! We look for somebody who can not only build connections across our community and prospects, but is also looking forward to becoming part of a nice small team that values a personal relationship. Safeguarding UWC Maastricht is committed to upholding the highest standards in student safeguarding. Throughout the application process we will be assessing your suitability to work with children and young adults. Prior to an offer of employment being made, UWC Maastricht will check directly with current and former employers about safeguarding. UWC Maastricht recruits qualified and experienced staff from around the world who are committed to our school’s mission to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Terms of employment You will get a temporary contract of employment, starting preferably 4 January, or as soon as availability allows it, under Dutch law: it is a contract as Fundraising Officer for 0.9 FTE: on average 36 hours per week, initially for one year and can be renewed after that. The package will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (‘CAO VO’). The salary is based on relevant years of experience. Participation in the school’s pension plan via the ABP Retirement/Pension Fund. Location: UWC Maastricht, the Netherlands, but there is the option to work from home one day a week: to be agreed within the team, supporting work-life balance To be able to work in the Netherlands, a (foreign) staff member must be able to successfully apply for: A Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct). Police clearance from foreign country of residence (if applicable). UWCM will assist in the application process for a VOG. Information If you would like to know more about this challenging position, please contact Charlotte Groven, Director of Advancement (Lead Philanthropy & Fundraising) via [email protected] Our procedure After shortlisting, we determine the suitability of the remaining candidates to work in our school via, reference checks and interviews at our school or online. As per our Hiring Policy, Safeguarding is a priority of UWCM and therefore all references will be asked questions in this area. In the motivation letter, candidates are invited to explain why they are interested in this role and how their experience, qualities and motivation connect to the mission of UWC Maastricht. The deadline for application is 27 October 2026. The interviews will take place on 2 and 3 November. The second round of interviews will take place on 9 November. NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline.

Core Responsibilities

Identify and engage prospective donors and partners, build and maintain relationships, and support grant proposals and fundraising campaigns for scholarships and school initiatives. Process and record donations and pledges accurately, support donor stewardship, and contribute to engagement events and marketing communications.

Requirements

A relevant completed bachelor's or master's degree, excellent written and spoken English, and at least three years of experience in fundraising or a related field are required; Dutch is a strong advantage. The candidate should be mission-aligned, goal-oriented, proactive, comfortable building relationships in an international school community, and able to work flexibly, including occasional activities outside regular office hours.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Work-Life Balance