Philanthropy & Partnership Manager

Key Responsibilities

The role combines strategic, analytical and operational responsibilities, including:

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.

We particularly encourage women to apply. 

Swisscontact - Schweizerische Stiftung für technische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Swisscontact ist eine unabhängige, gemeinnützige Entwicklungsorganisation, die 1959 von Akteuren der Schweizer Privatwirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft gegründet wurde.

In unserer Entwicklungsarbeit nutzen wir das Potenzial privater Initiative in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern. Wir fördern eine nachhaltige und integrative wirtschaftliche Entwicklung mit dem Ziel, die Lebensqualität für alle zu verbessern.

Unsere Arbeit basiert auf drei Säulen: Wir stärken die Kompetenzen von Menschen, damit sie ihr Einkommen verbessern und ihre Erwerbschancen verbessern können; wir erhöhen die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von Unternehmen, damit sie wachsen und ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit stärken können; und wir fördern sozioökonomische Systeme, um eine ganzheitliche Entwicklung für breitenwirksamen Wohlstand zu begünstigen.

Die Organisation ist derzeit mit rund 1400 Mitarbeitenden in über 130 Projekten in 41 Ländern aktiv. Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in Zürich, Schweiz.