Are you a passionate advocate for sustainability, with the drive to shape a greener future? The Green Dream Foundation is seeking an inspiring and connected individual to serve as its Chair. This unpaid position offers a unique opportunity to influence the Dutch architecture industry’s contribution to environmental and social well-being.
About the Green Dream Foundation
The Green Dream Foundation is an independent Dutch charity supporting projects that promote sustainability, reduce CO2 emissions, enhance biodiversity, and support environmental awareness within the architecture industry. Established by MVRDV, who is for now its main donor, it aims to unite architecture firms in creating meaningful change.
Your Role
As Chair, you will oversee the foundation’s activities, ensuring its objectives are met and its impact grows. You will:
- Attend four meetings annually, with additional preparation time as needed.
- Advocate for the foundation’s vision within the architecture and sustainability sectors.
- Build and maintain relationships with governments, partners, and other stakeholders to amplify the foundation’s efforts.
- Lead fundraising and lobbying initiatives to grow the foundation’s financial base and capacity.
- Select and oversee the funding of impactful projects aligned with the foundation’s mission.
- Lead the organisation architectural design competitions, physically shaping the projects that the foundation invests in.
About You
We are looking for a Chair who:
- Has a solid background in sustainability, with knowledge of biodiversity, carbon reduction, and the architecture sector.
- Is a strong advocate for social and environmental change; an activist mindset is welcome.
- Has experience engaging with governments, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
- Possesses lobbying or fundraising experience to support the foundation’s growth.
- Enjoys the ambition to stimulate collaboration among Dutch architecture firms for a better world.
What We Offer
- A platform to create significant impact in the sustainability and architecture industries.
- The opportunity to shape and direct the activities of an ANBI-certified foundation (tax deductable foundation).
- A collaborative and visionary environment where your ideas can drive meaningful change.
If you’re ready to turn green dreams into action, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application and motivation letter to contact@thegreendream.nl by 30/09/2025.
Green is the dream, green is the future!