Overview
About One Acre Fund. Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Role and location focus: One Acre Fund seeks two entrepreneurial fundraisers to spearhead our strategic expansion into Europe, with one position focusing on the Swiss market and the other on the German market. You will build our profile, network, and fundraising capacity from the ground up while being supported by an established global team. You will work closely with our writing, finance, and program teams to secure new donor relationships and grow our fundraising portfolio in one of these key markets.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of consistent annual fundraising results in the seven- to eight-figure range, a strong existing and relevant network, and a passion for helping organizations build new relationships. You will have annual fundraising targets that inform performance assessments and should enjoy building and connecting with their network in an authentic way every day. If successful, you will help raise funds to catalyze the next phase of One Acre Fund’s growth, supporting our 2030 vision to deliver $1B in impact to 10 million smallholder farmers and their families, including 55 million individuals. This role offers a powerful opportunity for personal impact on pressing global challenges.
Responsibilities
* Grant fundraising. Build a pipeline of high-net-worth individual and institutional donor prospects, converting new leads into high-value relationships for One Acre Fund. Within 6-12 months, independently bring in new relationships incremental to One Acre Fund’s existing network of donors.
* Grant stewardship. Steward high-value relationships to drive renewals and, where appropriate, increasing giving over time. Coordinate with program teams to ensure grant milestones are met, prepare formal progress updates for donors (with support from the writing team), and support donor visits to program areas. Existing leads and relationships will be handed over to help you build momentum.
* Market Strategy. Maintain a laser focus on the Germany or Switzerland market across all sectors and donor types.
* Spokesperson for farmers. Represent One Acre Fund in global discussions involving smallholders, resilience building, and the agricultural financing gap. Present at high-value events and conferences across Europe.
* Entity setup and operationalization. Support exploration and potential setup of a new One Acre Fund legal entity in the focus country. If approved, help establish and operationalize it by managing key steps such as registration, board formation, and development of governance structure.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months to discuss aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
* 10+ years of relevant fundraising experience with steadily increasing scope and complexity.
* Clear track record of starting and building fundraising operations in new markets.
* Consistent fundraising results in the seven- to eight-figure range annually over the past few years.
* Experience independently managing the full fundraising cycle, from prospecting to stewardship, with support from writing and finance teams.
* Comfort working toward annual fundraising targets, with performance assessed against those goals.
* Strong networks within the philanthropic community in Switzerland or Germany.
* Willingness to travel up to 40-60 nights per year. Travel dates are flexible.
* Language proficiency: English required; German and/or French required depending on market base.
The Following Are Strong Advantages
* Experience in the international development sector
* Experience working with a social enterprise model
* Experience working for philanthropic organisations
* Strong networks within other markets (e.g., the U.K. or Scandinavia)
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Germany and Switzerland
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Contract Duration
1.5 Years
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Germany and Switzerland. You may be based elsewhere in Europe, provided you bring strong professional networks and market familiarity within one or both countries.
Application Deadline
23 April 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here, but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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