Philanthropy Advisor - Zurich

excerpts from the official posting

Working closely with the Engagement team, particularly the Institutional Philanthropy team, this role supports Medair’s mission by raising funds from foundations in German-speaking Switzerland. It manages a portfolio of foundations that makes a significant contribution to annual fundraising targets and growth, and…

Main responsibilities

• Fundraising with foundations & governmental institutions: Manage a portfolio of foundations, municipalities and cantons, identify potential projects and submit…
• Copywriting : Write appropriate and qualitative funding proposals and reports (in German and in English). Create communication material such as writing project…
• Philanthropy strategy and engagement: Contribute to the Philanthropy strategy, approach, tactics and initiatives in collaboration with the philanthropy team to foster…
• Administrative support: support the Zurich office in administrative tasks (invoice processing, etc.)

Profile

• Excellent German and English language skills, particularly written.
• Ability to bring complex information in a simple way to the point without losing essential content.
• Desirable: Understanding of International and humanitarian context.