SENIOR FUNDRAISER: MAJOR DONORS & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (70-80%)

Biovision is committed to sustainable food systems – from field to fork. We promote agroecological approaches, social and fair value chains, and food security in harmony with nature. By supporting targeted research and practical projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Switzerland, we develop solutions for the future both ourselves and together with our partner organizations.

Biovision was founded in 1998 by the Swiss insect researcher and recipient of the Alternative Nobel Prize Hans Rudolf Herren. Our projects and initiatives contribute to improving the lives of farming families and protecting the environment. In doing so, we rely on agroecology. This holistic approach includes, in addition to sustainable cultivation methods and socially responsible business practices, dialogue at the political level. In this way, we meet global challenges such as hunger, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Our goal: a food system with... our medium-sized, well-positioned NGO is looking for a committed personality to strengthen our Partnerships team in the area of Communication & Fundraising as

SENIOR FUNDRAISER: MAJOR DONORS & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (70-80%)

(per or by arrangement)

You will take on a key role in the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with institutional funding partners, major donors, and legacy donors. In doing so, you will combine relationship management, strategic thinking, and sound proposal work with a high understanding of impact, financing, and sustainable development. In this function, you will contribute significantly to the expansion and measurable success of the Partnerships team. This is what you will do:

Institutional Fundraising

• Responsibility for the support and further development of institutional funding partnerships in Switzerland and internationally;
• Acquisition of new funding partners and financing sources such as foundations, public funders, and other funding organizations;
• Development of applications, budgets, and reports in close cooperation with program and finance managers;
• Management of the entire grant management cycle;
• Monitoring of financing trends and identification of new funding opportunities.

Major Donor Fundraising and Legacies

• Responsibility for the support and expansion of major donor and legacy relationships;
• Building and maintaining long-term, trusting relationships with major donors, legacy donors, as well as their advisors and environment;
• Personal acquisition, retention, and development of funding engagements;
• Organization of target-group-oriented events and encounter formats;
• Coordination and support of estate cases.

For this versatile position, you bring the following competencies and experiences:

• At least 5 years of experience in institutional fundraising, major donor fundraising, in philanthropy, or in a comparable partnership-oriented function;
• Proven success in the acquisition, support, and further development of demanding funding partnerships, as well as experience with own portfolio and relationship responsibility;
• Existing network to foundations, philanthropic funders, major donors, or relevant actors in the funding environment is an advantage;
• Experience in preparing complex applications, budgets, and reports;
• Strong communication and advisory competence as well as a confident and binding appearance towards different interlocutors and negotiation partners;
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, combined with enjoyment in acquisition, personal relationship maintenance, and the development of new financing opportunities;
• Very good understanding of international cooperation, sustainability, or development cooperation. Experience in the NGO or IZA environment is an advantage;
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working as well as enjoyment in working across departments;
• Proficient German (native/C2) as well as very good English skills (B2); French is an advantage.

We offer you the chance to take on a responsible and versatile role in a dynamic team and an innovative non-profit organization. Good social benefits, an appropriate salary (annual salary at 100% from CHF 107’200 to CHF 110'400) as well as a centrally located place of work in Zürich can be expected as well as an intrinsically motivating work environment.

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