Head of Nordics Office / Trusts & Foundations Manager
BRAC - Powering people to rise above poverty
BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise human potential. Being born in the soauth as well as BRAC’s unique approach means that today they are recognized as a world leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes.
As BRAC moves beyond its fiftieth anniversary the organisation is embarking on a new, ambitious growth journey which aims to reach over 250 million people worldwide by 2030. To support BRAC’s global mission and growth ambitions, BRAC Europe is now looking to recruit a Head of Nordics Office / Trusts & Foundations Manager. The purpose is to establish new partnerships and deepen relationships with our existing partners in Denmark, Sweden and Norway and to start building the Nordic fundraising organisation.
Become a part of BRAC’s partnership in Europe and an international development organisation
BRAC is building a team of exceptional fundraisers who possess the vision, passion, and expertise to lead the organization into its next phase of development. As Head of Nordics Office / Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be part of an international organisation. The Nordics are part of BRAC’s office in Europe, which was founded in 2006. BRAC Europe is one of the four members of the BRAC Global Group alongside BRAC Bangladesh BRAC International and BRAC USA.
The European office plays a pivotal role in forging strategic partnerships in support of BRAC’s programmes. The focus lies on building impactful, long-term relationships with partners whether they be governments, private sector organisations, or major donors. BRAC Europe also play a leading role in engaging with policymakers across Europe to tackle extreme poverty.
About the role
Having identified the Nordic region as a key priority market, this role will be BRAC Europe’s first hire in the Nordics.
The new Trust and Foundations manager will be acting as the head of office for BRAC’s Nordics office covering Denmark, Sweden and Norway and therefore be BRAC Europe’s senior representative in the Nordics.
As a vital part of the Partnerships team, the core function of the role is to drive BRAC’s partnerships development strategy across the three key Nordic markets. This includes strengthening existing relationships with in the private and public sector as well as developing new long-term collaborative partnerships, focusing primarily on private sector trusts and foundations.
Your primary tasks include:
1. Partnership Management & Thought Leadership
Develop and implement a variety of tailored partnership models. Identify trends and emerging funding priorities, co-create high-impact initiatives, and position BRAC as a Nordic thought leader. Align efforts across teams for cohesive engagement.
2. New Business Development
Diversify funding sources, exploring corporate foundations and innovative financing. Build a multi-year growth pipeline focused on long-term strategic partnerships. Develop compelling, fundable proposals and conduct due diligence to ensure partner alignment. Track and evaluate partnership performance, using data-driven insights to refine strategies.
3. Team & Office Leadership
Establish BRAC’s long-term presence in the Nordics, including recruitment, team development, and office setup. Provide strategic leadership, aligning partnerships with organizational objectives. Ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
“We are seeking an entrepreneurial and ambitious fundraising leader, who will relish the responsibility to establish our presence in the Nordics region and build long-term partnerships to deliver impactful, lasting change” says Gulru Dodkhudoeva, Deputy Executive Director, BRAC Europe.
We are looking for a proactive and entrepreneurial Trust & Foundations Manager – is that you?
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build up something new and at the same time become part of a truly unique development organisation, formed and led from the Global South. To be able to thrive and succeed with our ambitions, BRAC is seeking an entrepreneurial and ambitious fundraising expert, with a proven track record in establishing and stewarding larger partnerships with trusts or foundations in the Nordic region, who will relish the responsibility to establish BRAC’s presence in the Nordics region. As Trust & Foundations Manager we expect you to build long-term partnerships to deliver impactful, lasting change. Therefore we imagine that you have solid experience either from the for-profit or not-for-profit sector, where you have a track record of securing substantial private sector funding - or from working in a trust or foundation with international partnerships.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong network, capable of identifying and acting on market trends, building sustainable alliances, and ensuring results-oriented delivery.
Your application
If this opportunity excites you, we urge you to read more in our candidate brief, here you will find more information about the position and our expectations to the right candidate.
Should you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to contact Partner & Director Henriette von Essen-Leise from Mercuri Urval at +445 2943 5048. We look forward to hearing from you.
The application deadline is March 28st – but we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Please submit your application with a motivational essay and CV here (reference number DK-10591. Interviews will be held in week 10 and week 17 in Hellerup, Denmark (official dates will be released). Mercuri Urval participates in the recruitment process, and tests will take place between the first and second interview.
A police criminal record check will be undertaken at the end of the process before employment.
The practicalities
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark. The role will initially be home-based, with the option to work from a co-working space up to two days per week. Following the recruitment of additional team members it will switch to a hybrid arrangement – precise details are still to be confirmed but expected to include (as a minimum) monthly in-office meetings with Nordics Office colleagues and quarterly in-office meetings with colleagues from across BRAC Europe.
A valid work permit for working in Danmark is required.
About BRAC
BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities to realise human potential. BRAC is known for its community-led, holistic approach and delivering long-term impact at scale and works with communities in marginalised situations, hard-to-reach areas and post-disaster settings across Asia and Africa. The work encompasses social development programmes, social enterprises, humanitarian response, a bank and a university.