Head of Institutional Fundraising and Philanthropy 70-90%

Head of Institutional Fundraising and Philanthropy 70-90% (m/f/d) The Swiss Refugee Council (SFH) is the leading refugee organization in Switzerland and the umbrella organization for refugee aid agencies and organizations. It advocates for the rights of people in need of protection and promotes understanding of their living situations. With its expertise, it shapes public debate and influences social and political frameworks. The Communication and Fundraising department with 10 employees is responsible for the strategic communication of the SFH, strengthens its public visibility, and secures the financial basis of the organization through targeted fundraising from private individuals, foundations, and institutional donors. To strengthen our fundraising team, we are looking for a committed personality as of the beginning of 2027 who will make a decisive contribution to our projects through strategic relationship management with foundations and major donors. Head of Institutional Fundraising and Philanthropy 70-90% (m/f/d) Your area of responsibility: You strategically expand the institutional fundraising and philanthropy area; You acquire and manage foundations and other funding institutions (research, relationship building, application creation, reporting); You develop sustainable relationships with existing and new Major Donors through personal contact maintenance, visits, and tailor-made offers; You create individual support plans for our most important funding partners with the goal of high loyalty and long-term partnerships; You plan and manage your fundraising pipeline, pursue clear annual goals, and systematically evaluate the results; You work closely with program managers, communication, and finance to develop convincing projects and impact stories. Our requirements: You have several years of experience (at least 5 years) in the area of foundation fundraising and Major Donor; You have a university degree in business, marketing, communication, nonprofit management, or a comparable qualification; You have very good knowledge and, if possible, a broad network in the foundation landscape; You communicate clearly and winningly and feel confident in personal contact with other people; You have excellent presentation skills and manners; Your first language is German, but you can also communicate without problems in English with your conversation partners; You have a structured, independent, and reliable way of working; You are experienced in using CRM systems and enjoy key figures, planning, and reporting; You are motivated to advocate for refugees and to credibly represent the values of the SFH. With us, you will find a meaningful activity with a direct influence on the financial basis of our projects, an uncomplicated and open working atmosphere, and progressive working conditions. Further benefits are: Flexible working hours with home office; Plenty of creative freedom in the expansion of the Foundations & Major Donors area; A collegial, interdisciplinary team and an appreciative working culture; Pleasant office in Bern with modern IT equipment; Attractive further training opportunities; Varied and dynamic field of activity. We particularly welcome applications from people with their own refugee experience (including status S and F). Please also apply if you do not fully meet the language requirements in English. Would you like to join our fundraising team and advocate for our refugees? Then we look forward to your complete application. For further information, Konstanze Burkard is happy to assist you by tel. Further information about the SFH can be found at . jpid21bdd93jm jit0626jm jiy26jm