Responsible for Fundraising Foundations, Major Donors, Companies (80-90%)
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:19 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 90%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Caritas Zürich as a Fundraising Officer for foundations and major donors! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for creativity and growth.
Tasks
- Raise funds from private institutions like foundations and clubs.
- Build partnerships with companies to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Coordinate with regional organizations and manage reporting.
Skills
- Relevant education in fundraising or marketing; experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills and professional demeanor essential.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database management required.
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Responsible for Fundraising Foundations, Major Donors, Companies (80-90%)
The Communications Department is responsible for public relations, fundraising, and political lobbying. Caritas Zurich relies on a wide range of instruments and measures in fundraising.
We are looking for a
Responsible for Fundraising Foundations, Major Donors, Companies (80-90%) starting December 1, 2025, or by agreement due to maternity leave.
Your tasks
We are looking for a proactive hands-on personality who thinks networked and entrepreneurially and enjoys engaging with various stakeholders. Become part of a lively and creative team with plenty of room for design, where new ideas are not only welcome but also encouraged.
You will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Raising financial resources from private institutions (foundations, associations, service clubs, etc.)
- Building corporate partnerships
- Expanding our legacy activities
- Preparing documents and applications as well as creating interim and final reports (reporting)
- Researching and acquiring new foundations and corporate contacts as well as maintaining existing contacts
- Coordination with regional Caritas organizations and Caritas Switzerland
- Budget planning and controlling
- Acquisition of new major donors, upgrading existing donors, and relationship management
Our requirements
- Professional training in fundraising/marketing or equivalent further education
- Several years of experience in major donor, legacy, and/or institutional fundraising
- Winning and communicative personality with a professional appearance
- Empathy, good knowledge of people, and broad general education
- Experienced in preparing project documents
- Proficient in MS Office programs and experienced in working with databases, ideally Sextant
- Fluent German in spoken and written form as well as editorial skills
- English skills are an advantage
The workplace is Zurich.
Start date: 01.12.2025 or by agreement.
Caritas Zurich offers employment conditions that support the compatibility of work and private life and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For information about the position, please contact Ms. Fiona Trachsel, Head of Communications, phone +41 44 366 68 15.
If you enjoy a broad and exciting field of work, bring a good sense of humor, and like to work in a motivated and diverse organization, we look forward to receiving your application by October 12, 2025, via the online portalLink opens in a new window..
Interviews will take place from October 16 to 21, 2025.
