Philanthropy & partnership manager 80-100%

Philanthropy & Partnership Manager (80-100%)

Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

To strengthen our Philanthropic Engagement Team, we are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnership Manager (80-100%) in Zürich, starting 1 September 2026 or by agreement. In this role, you will acquire new donors – primarily foundations – for our global projects. This position comes with a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification and outreach to new funding partners to support ongoing and planned projects and to generate unrestricted funding, with a focus on foundations, corporates, family offices and asset managers
• Management and strategic development of partnerships with foundations, corporates and institutional donors
• Support of a multi-year, multinational programme portfolio, including annual planning, budget planning and impact measurement
• Development of tailored project proposals and budgets in close collaboration with regional teams
• Preparation of high-quality reports and presentations for donors
• Participation in conferences and networking events

Details

• Working hours: 80-100%
• Type of contract: Staff (Permanent)
• Duration: Unlimited
• Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
• Area of work: External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
• Type of organisation: NGOs

Skills required / Qualifications

• Results-oriented personality with a proven track record in fundraising, primarily with institutional donors
• At least 8 years of professional experience in institutional fundraising (foundations, corporates) or in project management within development cooperation
• Existing networks within the Swiss foundation landscape are considered a strong asset
• Service-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of working with foundations and private sector stakeholders, combined with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach
• Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to understand complex topics and communicate them in a clear and accessible way
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis, as well as advanced Excel skills
• High level of engagement, efficiency, independence and organisational skills
• Experience in vocational education and training, ideally in programmes focused on labour market-oriented skills development and private sector collaboration, is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
• Digital affinity, including AI knowledge, and strong ability to work with IT and database systems

Note: This description reflects the role responsibilities and qualifications as provided and focuses on the Philanthropy & Partnership Manager position. Other organization descriptions and non-essential details have been omitted to maintain a clear, job-focused posting.