Grant Fundraising Manager
Acelen Renewables is seeking a Grant Fundraising Manager to join one of the most exciting renewable fuels platforms under development globally. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business at the intersection of energy transition, climate, degraded land recovery, rural development in impoverished areas, innovation, and impact finance.
If you are an experienced grant fundraising professional who thrives in entrepreneurial, international, and purpose-driven environments, this is a rare opportunity to help build something transformative from Brazil to global markets.
The Role
The Grant Fundraising Manager will play a strategic role in identifying, structuring, and securing grants to support Acelen Renewables’ growth. This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, proposal development, stakeholder management, and financial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
We welcome candidates with experience in development finance institutions, multilateral organizations, innovation funding, and energy transition or climate finance.
Did you identify with us? Apply now and join us as we work with energy, excellence, and productivity to accelerate our business and make an impact.
Respect for people, dynamism, and collaboration are core values reflected in our brand and in our everyday work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture that empowers our people to bring their best to work. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, nationality, or disability.
If you are an experienced grant fundraising professional who thrives in entrepreneurial, international, and purpose-driven environments, this is a rare opportunity to help build something transformative from Brazil to global markets.
The Role
The Grant Fundraising Manager will play a strategic role in identifying, structuring, and securing grants to support Acelen Renewables’ growth. This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, proposal development, stakeholder management, and financial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with funding agencies, institutions, public sector stakeholders, and strategic partners
- Identify and assess relevant grant and non-dilutive funding opportunities in Europe and internationally
- Build and manage a pipeline of grant funding opportunities aligned with company priorities
- Lead funding plans, timelines, and submission strategies for key opportunities
- Prepare high-quality grant applications, proposals, and business cases
- Support engagement with external partners, research institutions, and consortium members where needed
- Manage the full funding process, from opportunity screening to submission, approval, and disbursement support
- Ensure compliance with reporting, audit, and governance requirements
- Track project progress, deadlines, reporting needs, and budget use
- Proven experience in grant funding, fundraising and/or non-dilutive capital
- Strong track record of developing and submitting high-quality funding applications to public, institutional, multilateral, foundation, or innovation-focused funders and donors
- Ability to translate complex technical or strategic initiatives into clear, well-structured proposals
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and drive execution
- Solid project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Strategic mindset, with strong attention to detail and high-quality standards
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence working in an international, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
- English proficiency is required
- Ability to work remotely from Europe and collaborate effectively across teams and time zones
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed
We welcome candidates with experience in development finance institutions, multilateral organizations, innovation funding, and energy transition or climate finance.
Did you identify with us? Apply now and join us as we work with energy, excellence, and productivity to accelerate our business and make an impact.
Respect for people, dynamism, and collaboration are core values reflected in our brand and in our everyday work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture that empowers our people to bring their best to work. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, nationality, or disability.