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, 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 to enhance programs, fostering lasting relationships, soliciting philanthropic support, and strategically planning for the long-term sustainability of the fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Oversee a moves management strategy to foster 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 the Major Gifts Program, and support Endowment fundraising.
• Stewardship & Reporting: Execute a Stewardship plan, maintain reports and performance indicators, and ensure adherence to professional, ethical fundraising standards.
• Community Engagement & Visibility: Be present in the ZIS community and schedule personal meetings both on- and off-site to deepen 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, 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
• Proven track record in non-profit fundraising
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on engaging high-value donors
• Excellent project management and strategic planning abilities
• 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 are a collaborative and engaged team that supports one another. We offer a dynamic and modern work environment in an international, multicultural setting, with the possibility of partial remote work. Our employment contracts are based on a 40-hour week, including 6 weeks of vacation and additional time off over the Christmas and New Year period.

Interested in Joining Us?

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.