Zurich International School: An Overview
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 pivotal in cultivating and expanding philanthropic efforts at ZIS. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities for program growth, fostering enduring relationships, soliciting philanthropic support, and strategically planning for the long-term sustainability of the fundraising program.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Oversee the execution of a moves management strategy designed to enhance engagement and financial support, which includes donor identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Annual Fund, Major Gifts & Endowment: Develop strategies to enhance the Annual Fund and Major Gifts Program while supporting Endowment Fundraising efforts.
- Stewardship & Reporting: Implement a Stewardship plan, maintain reports and performance indicators, and ensure adherence to professional and ethical fundraising standards.
- Community Engagement & Visibility: Actively participate in the ZIS community, arranging personal meetings on- and off-site to deepen engagement and support.
- Volunteer & Team Management: Recruit and manage key volunteers for the Annual Fund and oversee the Advancement Services Coordinator.
- Marketing, PR & Information Sharing: Plan and manage marketing and PR initiatives for the Annual Fund, and develop 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
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to engage high-value donors to cultivate shared visions
- Excellent project management and strategic planning capabilities
- Outstanding written and oral 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 foster a collaborative and engaged team culture where mutual support is paramount. Our dynamic and modern work environment is situated in an international, multicultural setting, with options for partial remote work. Our employment contracts are based on a 40-hour work week, offering 6 weeks of vacation and additional time off during the Christmas/New Year period.
Application Process
We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.