Job Description
We are partnering with a leading international institution in Lausanne seeking a leadership position responsible for building a high-impact development function, strengthening donor relationships, and significantly increasing private funding streams. You will play a key role in positioning the organization as a compelling cause for investment among alumni, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.
Director of Philanthropy
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising Leadership
- Define and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy (short-, mid-, and long-term)
- Identify strategic funding priorities
- Develop compelling value propositions and cases for support aligned with organizational goals
Major Donor Engagement
- Build and manage a portfolio of key donors and prospects
- Lead end-to-end major gift initiatives (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closure)
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