Senior Fundraising Coordinator (30-40%)

Swiss Academy for Development SAD

 As soon as possible, we are looking for a:

SENIOR FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR (30-40%)

Your tasks:

In close cooperation with SA4D project leads, your responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate FR activities at SA4D, including identification and tracking of suitable funding partners and establishment of new contacts while maintaining strong relationships with foundations, public authorities and other donors.
• Develop and refine SA4D’s fundraising strategy, tools and processes, and support fundraising campaigns together with Communications.
• Maintain and optimise the fundraising database, track opportunities and deadlines, and support reliable fundraising planning and follow-up.
• Represent SA4D at relevant foundation events, symposia and networking opportunities, advise colleagues on fundraising, and take on additional tasks as required.

• Raise funds for SA4D projects and mandates, with a particular focus on institutional fundraising.

   

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualifications in fundraising, communications, international cooperation, business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional training.
• Several years of proven professional fundraising experience and knowledge of the Swiss fundraising landscape, with a strong focus on institutional fundraising. Please include a selection of fundraising achievements with your application.
• The ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with foundations, public authorities and other funding partners.
• A strong network of funders, experience in project management or international cooperation and/or a strong affinity with SA4D’s use of sport and play for development would be a distinct advantage, but not a requirement.
• Strong editorial skills, an eye for design, analytical thinking and a consistent commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English. Good French skills are an asset.
• Experience using CRM or fundraising database systems, particularly Salesforce, is an advantage.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial and results-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What we offer:

• A meaningful role in a purpose-driven international organisation.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen SA4D’s fundraising activities and contribute directly to projects for children and young people.
• Collaboration with an experienced, motivated and supportive team.
• Modern employment conditions and flexible working hours, with partial remote work possible.
• Salary according to qualifications, experience and SA4D’s salary framework.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Switzerland (i.e. holding a Swiss passport or residence permit).

Are you interested? Please send your cover letter and CV to Connor Spreng, Executive Director, spreng@sa4d.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Branche: Soziale Dienste / Non-Profit

Funktion: Anderes

Stellenprozent: < 50%

Anstellungsart: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)