Lion Gjoni at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands

Interim Lead Fundraising (m/f/d)

Part-time | 20 hours per week | 6 months | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

10.12.2025

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

 

Your contribution will be

  • Inspiring, coordinating, and motivating the fundraising team (4 people) and enjoy working hands-on as well
  • Coordinating and (overseeing the) implementation of plans and campaigns aimed at recruiting donors and growing our fundraising income
  • Monitoring and discussing budgets, reports and analyses
  • Creating tight schedules and can manage multiple activities at the same time 

 

Your profile ideally illustrates

  • You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written
  • You have at least a higher professional education level (HBO) or equivalent
  • You have a proven track record of 3-5 years in developing and implementing fundraising strategies
  • You are analytical and make decisions based on data, figures, and KPIs
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or Marketing Cloud is an advantage
  • Great affinity to animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

 

Our offer includes

  • The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
  • An international organisation with great ambition, constantly evolving and making a real impact on the lives of millions of animals
  • A freelance assignment for a temporary period of six months
  • A pleasant workplace in Amsterdam, in a dog-friendly office with excellent accessibility

 

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! 

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position. 

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today via: 

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VIER VOETERS in the Netherlands

Danielle Knipscheer, Assistant to Director 

recruiting.nl@four-paws.org

Application deadline: 23 December 2025

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