Senior Fundraising Coordinator (30-40%)

Geneve Int; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Partial remote work

Meaningful role

Zusammenfassung

Swiss Academy for Development (SA4D) is seeking a Senior Fundraising Coordinator (30-40%) in Biel/Bienne to lead institutional fundraising efforts, nurture relationships with funders, and shape SA4D's fundraising strategy.

You will work with project leads, contribute to campaigns, and ensure database integrity while engaging with foundations and authorities across Switzerland and internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of proven fundraising experience and knowledge of Swiss fundraising landscape.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with foundations, public authorities and donors.
• Strong editorial skills with design awareness and quality focus.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English; French is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate fundraising activities and identify new funding partners.
• Develop and refine SA4D's fundraising strategy, tools and processes.
• Maintain fundraising database, track opportunities and deadlines for planning and follow-up.
• Represent SA4D at foundation events and advisory activities; support campaigns with Communications.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising experience

Networking with funders

Editorial skills

German language

English language

French language (asset)

Salesforce CRM

Ausbildung

Qualifications in fundraising or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

The Swiss Academy for Development (SA4D), based in Biel / Bienne, is a Swiss not-for-profit organisation founded in 1991, operating internationally and in Switzerland. We use sport and play to promote children and young people's development and support them in becoming active and engaged members of their communities. With our projects, we contribute to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on the areas of health, education, employment, as well as integration and environment. We are ZEWO certified (Swiss seal of quality for not-for-profit organizations).

As soon as possible, we are looking for a:

SENIOR FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR (30-40%)

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).

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Area of work Definition : External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

What sets us apart

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, safeguards Switzerland's interests and promotes Swiss values. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland's biggest centre of expertise for international cooperation. The SDC implements Switzerland's foreign policy in the areas of humanitarian