Head of Philanthropy / Head of Philanthropy

Join Our Team at Zurich International School

Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school in the Greater Zurich area, offering comprehensive bilingual and international educational programs for local and foreign national students aged 3 to 18.

About the Role

The Head of Philanthropy is responsible for cultivating and expanding philanthropy at ZIS. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities to enhance our programs, fostering lasting relationships, soliciting philanthropic support, and strategically planning for the long-term sustainability of our fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Oversee the implementation of a moves management strategy to enhance engagement and financial support, including donor identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Annual Fund, Major Gifts & Endowment: Develop strategies to grow the Annual Fund and Major Gifts Program, while supporting Endowment Fundraising efforts.
• Stewardship & Reporting: Execute a comprehensive Stewardship plan, maintain relevant reports and performance indicators, and ensure adherence to professional and ethical fundraising standards.
• Community Engagement & Visibility: Be actively involved within the ZIS community and schedule personal meetings both on- and off-site to strengthen school engagement and support.
• Volunteer & Team Management: Recruit and manage key Annual Fund volunteers and oversee the Advancement Services Coordinator.
• Marketing, PR & Information Sharing: Plan and manage marketing and PR initiatives for the Annual Fund, while implementing effective information-sharing strategies, including CASE Engagement metrics.
• Corporate & Strategic Partnerships: Serve as the primary contact for strategic corporate partners and maintain relationship databases.

What You Bring to This Role

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven track record in non-profit fundraising.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to engage high-value donors to develop shared visions.
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and German.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams within culturally diverse organizations.
• Familiarity with G Suite products, CRM databases, and Raiser’s Edge.

Our Benefits

We are a collaborative team that supports one another. We offer a dynamic and modern work environment in an international, multicultural setting, with the possibility of partially remote work. Our employment contracts are based on a 40-hour week, providing 6 weeks of vacation and additional time off during the Christmas and New Year period.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Please apply online using the form below.