Zurich International School
Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school located 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 advancing philanthropy at ZIS. A key focus will be identifying new opportunities to expand programs, fostering enduring relationships, soliciting philanthropic support, and strategically planning for the long-term sustainability of the fundraising initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Oversee the implementation of a moves management strategy to encourage engagement and financial support, including donor identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Annual Fund, Major Gifts & Endowment: Develop strategies to enhance the Annual Fund and the Major Gifts Program, while supporting Endowment Fundraising.
- Stewardship & Reporting: Execute a Stewardship plan, maintain reports and performance indicators, and ensure adherence to professional and ethical fundraising standards.
- Community Engagement & Visibility: Be a visible presence in the ZIS community and schedule personal meetings both on-site and off-site to deepen engagement and support for the school.
- Volunteer & Team Management: Recruit and oversee key Annual Fund volunteers and manage the Advancement Services Coordinator.
- Marketing, PR & Information Sharing: Plan and manage marketing and PR programs for the Annual Fund, implementing 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
- Strong track record in non-profit fundraising
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with high-value donors to cultivate shared visions
- Exceptional project management and strategic planning abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and German
- Demonstrated success in leading teams within culturally diverse organizations
- Proficiency in G Suite products, CRM databases, and Raiser’s Edge
Our Benefits
We are a collaborative and engaged team that supports one another. We offer a dynamic and modern work environment in an international, multicultural setting, with opportunities for partial remote work. Our employment contracts are based on a 40-hour workweek, providing 6 weeks of vacation and additional time off during the Christmas/New Year period.
We appreciate your interest in joining 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.