Philanthropy Advisor

Role & Responsibilities

The Philanthropy Advisor works in collaboration with the Swiss German Office team and the Philanthropy Team, supporting Medair’s mission by raising funds with foundations and governmental organisations in German-speaking Switzerland. Increasing the organisation’s visibility within Philanthropy in Switzerland.

Project Overview

Responsible for a portfolio of foundations, communes and cantons that contribute significantly to the annual fundraising target and growth. Acquire new donors by networking, researching and building relationships.

Workplace & Conditions

Medair Global Support Office (GSO) based in Zurich, Switzerland. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

As soon as possible. Full time, open ended contract.

Key Activity Areas

Fundraising with Foundations and Governmental organizations

• Manage a portfolio of organizations, identify potential projects and submit proposals and reports in a timely manner as per solicitation plan.
• Acquire new organizations (Cantons, municipalities and foundations).
• Maintain personal contact with representatives of foundations and board members and build positive and sustainable relationships.
• Write appropriate project proposals, reports and ad hoc documents including translation from English into German and coordinate internally with International Programs, Finance and the field locations to gather necessary information.
• Create communication material such as writing project summaries, letters and presentations.

Medair Visibility

• Increase brand awareness and seek opportunities to position Medair within targeted audiences.
• Networking.

Administration

• Contribute to the Philanthropy approach, tactics and initiatives in collaboration with the Philanthropy team to foster innovation and best practices.
• Monitor institutional philanthropy trends.
• Plan, track and analyse personal targets and results.

Team Spiritual Life

• Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
• Contribute to the spiritual life of your team in our Christian faith-based setting.
• Encouraged to join Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• International Relations, Business Development and/or Sales, Communication, Account Management.
• Excellent knowledge of German, Swiss German and English (Speaking & Writing). Good level of French.

Experience

• Demonstrable professional success in the area of fundraising, sales or communication.
• Experience and understanding of project management.
• Overseas experience in a humanitarian/development setting.
• Excellent written communication skills incl. translation from English into German.
• Ability to bring complex information in a simple way to the point without losing essential content.
• Analytical skills and ability to identify potential of projects and audiences match
• Strategic thinking.
• Good networking skills.
• Advanced used of MS Office.
• Ability to use the Customer Relationship management software.
• Understanding of International and humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in business development.
• Goal, output and performance-oriented type of person.
• Perseverance and long-term perspective.
• Persistence and people-oriented.
• Self-driven and proactive.
• Collaborative team player.