Fundraising & Research Associate

🌍 We're Hiring: Fundraising & Research Associate 

Odyssea’s mission is to ensure that people have equal opportunities by harnessing the power of knowledge for employment and personal development. Our vision is to build a world where all young people thrive by realising their full potential.

At Odyssea, we place people at the heart of the programs and services we develop, with the aim to meet their needs and helping them gain the skills and confidence to become productive members of society. If you really want to make an impact on people’s lives, this is a great position for you!

Location: Thessaloniki, Greece (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

About the role We are looking for a Fundraising & Research Associate to join our Development department. In this role, you will play a key part in expanding our network by conducting strategic research, managing donor data, and coordinating essential partnership activities. We are seeking a professional with a solid foundation in research or project coordination, a high level of attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to creating social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Prospecting: Conduct in-depth research on corporations, foundations, and HNWI to identify and qualify potential donors and strategic partners.

Proposal Development: Support the end-to-end preparation of fundraising proposals, including data collection, budget alignment, and the creation of compelling presentations.

Partnership Management: Act as a point of contact for partners and assist in the cultivation and development of new collaborations.

Events & CSR Coordination: Lead the logistics and organization of donor events, CSR initiatives, and high-level meetings.

Stakeholder Mapping: Support community engagement activities through systematic stakeholder mapping and impact analysis.

Data Intelligence: Manage CRM updates, maintain accurate donor records, and gather essential material for impact reporting.

Team Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Fundraising & Development team to ensure departmental goals are met.

Requirements

Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in fundraising, market research, partnership management, or project coordination.

Organizational Excellence: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy.

Communication: Excellent command of both Greek and English (written and verbal).

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is highly desirable.

Analytical Mindset: Strong research skills with the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.

Proactive Attitude: A self-starter who is eager to take initiative and grow within the field of NGO development.

Great plus:

Experience working in NGOs, research institutions, or consultancy firms.

What we offer to make your work-life awesome! 🌟:

🏖️ 3 extra holiday days than your PTO (as stipulated by Greek law).

📚 3 personal learning days per annum with a 100€ company contribution.

🌍 2 volunteer days off per annum to be used at another organization.

✈️ Hybrid work model: One remote day per week.

🏥 Private health insurance.

Recruitment process:

1st Interview: with the Community & Development Manager
 & HR Generalist.

2nd Interview: with the CEO & CFO/HR Manager.