The Brost Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Essen, was founded in 2011 in accordance with the testamentary wishes of Anneliese Brost.
In accordance with her wishes, the Brost Foundation today supports projects focusing on the arts and culture, youth and senior services, public and vocational education, public health and healthcare, social welfare, and charitable causes. The focus is on the Ruhr region, the home of Anneliese Brost, whose identity the foundation aims to strengthen.
The foundation’s goal is to support community cooperation and proactive self-help in the Ruhr region through collaboration. By funding knowledge-based, well-conceived, and forward-looking projects, the foundation aims to achieve an impact that extends beyond the Ruhr region.
Digitalization is a central component of our strategic work—promoting greater effectiveness, transparency, and collaboration.
Your Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the Project Funding division, including
technical, strategic, and disciplinary leadership of the team
* Close operational collaboration with the Executive Board in the management,
implementation, and further development of the foundation’s activities, as well as the
preparation and follow-up of strategic and operational
decisions
* Preparation of decision-making documentation, Executive Board submissions,
resolutions, and committee meetings at the highest professional
standard
* Strategic development and management of the grant portfolio,
as well as responsibility for the design, quality assurance, and
impact-oriented implementation of grant-funded and in-house projects
* Responsibility for budget planning, resource management,
risk management, and the continuous monitoring of project
and grant activities
* Representing the foundation in dealings with grant partners, institutions,
political decision-makers, the academic community, the cultural sector, and
civil society, as well as actively maintaining and developing
strategic networks
* Further development of digital processes, controlling tools, and
impact analyses in the area of project funding
* Regular participation in evening and networking events, as well as
willingness to travel on business * Successfully completed academic degree
(Master’s, Magister, Diplom (University), or comparable
degree) in a relevant field
* Several years of verifiable disciplinary
leadership experience are mandatory, as well as experience in managing complex
organizational and change processes, including
staff development, performance reviews, goal-setting,
performance evaluations, and personnel decisions.
* Several years of professional experience in a position of responsibility within
a foundation, a nonprofit organization, a public
institution, or a similarly complex environment
* Experience working closely with executive boards or
governing bodies, particularly in the preparation of
decision-making documents, committee work, and stakeholder communication
* Excellent strategic, conceptual, organizational, and
analytical skills, as well as the ability to present complex issues
in a manner tailored to the audience
* Confident demeanor, diplomatic skills, and strong
communication abilities, even in challenging situations
* Strong commitment to nonprofit missions and a
deep understanding of social, political, and cultural
contexts
* An independent, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to work
with strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple
complex projects and decision-making processes simultaneously; a high degree of
discretion, loyalty, and reliability
* Willingness to perform representative duties and to
attend events outside of regular working hours
* Knowledge of regional structures and networks in the Ruhr region is an
asset
Your Profile
A successfully completed academic degree (Master’s, Magister, Diplom (University), or equivalent) in a relevant field
Several years of verifiable leadership experience, as well as experience in managing complex organizational and change processes—including personnel development, performance reviews, goal-setting, performance evaluations, and personnel decisions—are mandatory.
Several years of professional experience in a position of responsibility within a foundation, a nonprofit organization, a public institution, or a similarly complex environment
Experience working closely with executive boards or governing bodies, particularly in preparing decision-making documents, participating in committee work, and communicating with stakeholders
Excellent strategic, conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to present complex issues in a manner tailored to the audience
A confident demeanor, diplomatic skills, and strong communication abilities, even in challenging situations
A strong commitment to nonprofit missions and a deep understanding of social, political, and cultural contexts
An independent, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to work, with strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects and decision-making processes simultaneously; High level of discretion, loyalty, and reliability
Willingness to perform representative duties and to participate in events outside of regular working hours
Knowledge of regional structures and networks in the Ruhr region is an asset