Legacy Fundraiser (m/f/d)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team and help us inspire people interested in animal welfare. Start date as soon as possible.

Your contribution will be

• Further developing the legacies and bequests strategy as well as conceiving and implementing suitable measures and campaigns
• Continuously developing relationships with donors through personal visits and consultations
• Researching, identifying, and evaluating potential bequest donors
• Presenting projects worthy of support that correspond to the motives and wishes of potential bequest donors
• Planning and implementing events regarding legacy and bequest
• Representing FOUR PAWS at networking and professional events
• Evaluating, cooperating, and seeking out new external partnerships
• Being responsible for creation and production of legacy information materials
• Administrating and reporting within the framework of the Legacy Program
• Actively coordinating and collaborating with other departments of FOUR PAWS Switzerland and FOUR PAWS International

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Relevant years of professional experience in fundraising (e.g. Major Giving), key account management or other comparable experience
• Proven experience in developing new contacts and skills to build the associated relationship management
• Completed education in business field
• Excellent German written and oral communication skills, good French skills and English as an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and an independent, goal-oriented way of working
• Enthusiastic and warm personality with a high level of empathy, including demonstrated ability to convey content in a way that is appropriate for the target audience
• Great affinity to animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated and friendly team
• A modern workplace in Zurich, easily accessible by public transport
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• Extra family days at the end of the year
• Option of partial remote work
• Dog-friendly office

We are dedicated to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion.

Be part of a good cause and apply for your next professional challenge with your Full Application Package in German by Sunday March 13 to

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