ITTF Foundation - Marketing & Fundraising Manager

Marketing & Fundraising Manager

The ITTF Foundation is a global non-profit using table tennis as a tool for development, social change, and peace. We support community-led projects that empower people to drive positive, sustainable impact.

Working closely with the International Table Tennis Federation (227 Member Associations, 30M competitive players), the Foundation promotes table tennis as a driver of inclusion, health, and social responsibility worldwide.

With a new strategy underway, this is a pivotal moment to join us and help expand the Foundation's reach and influence.

Main Responsibilities

Marketing

• Lead multi-channel campaigns that build reach, brand awareness, and supporter engagement.
• Develop compelling content and messaging for fundraising campaigns and partnerships (email, social, web)
• Monitor and analyse performance, using insights to improve strategy and results.

Fundraising

• Shape and implement the Foundation's fundraising strategy.
• Identify and secure opportunities with corporates, major donors, and digital channels.
• Develop proposals and applications for partnerships and funding.
• Build and steward relationships with donors, ensuring strong engagement and retention.
• Maximise income opportunities linked to global table tennis events (pre-, during, post-event).

General

• Line-manage the Communications Coordinator.
• Support the Director with daily tasks and reporting.
• Represent the Foundation at international events.
• Act as first contact for ITTF Group colleagues on marketing/fundraising.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven track record in fundraising and/or marketing, ideally within non-profit or sport-for-development.
• Strong digital engagement expertise across multiple platforms.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to network, influence, and manage stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and creative.

Desirable

• Background in table tennis or sport.
• Additional languages.
• Experience leading and inspiring small communications/marketing teams.

Summary

• Contract: Full-time, 2 years (potential for permanent).
• Location: Leipzig, Germany (preferred) – other arrangements possible. Please indicate relocation willingness in your application.
• Start: As soon as possible.
• Closing: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

At the ITTF Foundation, we value diversity and inclusivity. If you're motivated by our mission but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.