Head of Philanthropy / Head of Philanthropy

Zurich International School

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

About the Role

The Head of Philanthropy is essential in cultivating and expanding philanthropic efforts at ZIS. This role will focus on identifying new opportunities for program growth, nurturing lasting relationships, soliciting philanthropic support, and strategically planning for the long-term sustainability of the 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 innovative strategies to grow the Annual Fund and Major Gifts Program, while supporting Endowment fundraising efforts.
• Stewardship & Reporting: Execute a stewardship plan, maintain performance reports and indicators, and ensure adherence to professional and ethical fundraising standards.
• Community Engagement & Visibility: Actively engage with the ZIS community by scheduling personal meetings both on- and off-site to enhance 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 programs for the Annual Fund and implement effective information-sharing strategies, including CASE Engagement metrics.
• Corporate & Strategic Partnerships / Networks: 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 with the ability to engage high-value donors and cultivate shared visions
• Excellent project management and strategic planning capabilities
• Strong 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 pride ourselves on being a collaborative team that actively supports one another. Our dynamic and modern work environment is set within an international, multicultural context, with options for partial remote work. Employment contracts are based on a 40-hour week, offering 6 weeks of vacation along with additional time off during the Christmas/New Year period.

Join Us

We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team and look forward to receiving your complete application. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.