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

Biovision is committed to sustainable food systems - from field to plate. 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 address global challenges such as hunger, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Our goal: a food system with a future.

For our medium-sized, well-positioned NGO, we are looking for a committed personality to strengthen our Partnerships team in the area of Communication & Fundraising as a

Senior Fundraiser: Major Donors & Institutional Partnerships 70-80 %
as of 1.1.2027 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 legatees. 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 financing trends and identifying 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, legatees, as well as their advisors and environment;
• Personal acquisition, retention, and development of funding engagements;
• Organization of target-group-oriented events and meeting 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 creating complex applications, budgets, and reports;
• Strong communication and advisory skills as well as a confident and binding appearance towards different conversation and negotiation partners;
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, combined with enjoyment of acquisition, personal relationship management, 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 of working across departments;
• Stylistically proficient German (native language/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 NGO. Good social benefits, an appropriate salary (annual salary at 100 % of CHF 107-200 to CHF 110'400) as well as a centrally located workplace in Zürich can be expected as well as a motivating working environment.

Send us your complete electronic application documents with photo no later than 25.10.2026 via our application platform

For further information, Corina Tschudi, Partnerships employee (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, telephone 044 512 58 02) and from 19.-23.10.26, Nadja Mauchle, Head of Communication & Fundraising (telephone 044 512 58 13), are at your disposal until 16.10.2026.

Zürich

Permanent position

5-10 years

Apprenticeship

Matura

Bachelor

CHF90'000 - 110'000 CHF

Published on 29.09.2026