The Organization

The Black Jaguar Foundation (BJF) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to realizing one of the world’s longest biodiversity corridors in Brazil. With an expanding presence in Europe and a mission-derived team in Amsterdam, BJF collaborates with global partners, donors, volunteers, and institutions to accelerate large-scale ecological restoration and long-term environmental and social impact.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving and expanding fundraising activities across Europe. The Senior Fundraiser Europe will secure major philanthropic contributions, build long-term donor partnerships, and grow the financial base needed to restore thousands of hectares of land over the coming years.

Working closely with the Founder, this role will take ownership of key relationships, open new strategic doors, and translate purpose into capital. The position is based in Amsterdam with frequent travel across Europe, and offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most significant reforestation initiatives of our time.

Ideal Candidate

Background and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. fundraising, private wealth, business development, strategy consulting, philanthropy, investment, or related areas).
• Strong track record in closing complex, high-value partnerships or deals (>€500k), ideally involving philanthropic or investment structures.
• Proven ability to network and operate credibly at senior executive, HNWI, institutional and corporate levels.
• Experience developing fundraising or partnership strategies, including long-lead relationship cultivation (6–18 months).
• Capable of advising donors/investors on impact, risk, structure, and measurement frameworks.
• Understanding of ESG objectives and ability to engage corporate sponsors with aligned sustainability goals.
• Business-minded, financially literate, both hunter & farmer in approach.
• International exposure and ability to work across cultures.
• Experience in fundraising campaigns and/or agricultural or land-use environments is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe and occasionally to Brazil.

Personal Skills

• Resilient, persistent, and outcome-driven; able to navigate setbacks without losing momentum.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Charismatic communicator with strong storytelling ability and emotional intelligence.
• A natural relationship builder and deal-closer - converting potential into partnership.
• Strategic, structured thinker with long-term growth perspective.
• Loyal, relationship-oriented, collaborative across teams and geographies.
• Independent and self-driven, while maintaining strong alignment with internal teams.
• Passion for nature restoration and a strong personal sense of mission, purpose, and impact.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Dutch or German is highly preferred.
• Portuguese is a strong plus.

Interested?

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button and submit your CV in English (PDF preferred). A motivation letter is welcome.

Reference and background checks may form part of the selection process.