Fundraising Officer Switzerland- based in Barcelona

Join Street Child as Fundraising Officer Switzerland to support fundraising efforts in the Swiss market.

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Overview

Join Street Child as Fundraising Officer Switzerland to support fundraising efforts in the Swiss market.

You have:

  • University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Excellent written and spoken communication in German and English, French proficiency is a plus
  • Passion for Street Child's mission and values
  • Ability to work independently in an international environment
  • Ability to contribute creatively and with initiative

Description

Join Street Child as Fundraising Officer Switzerland!

Street Child Switzerland (SCCH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality education, child protection, and sustainable livelihoods to the most disadvantaged children across some of the world’s poorest and most crisis-affected regions. SCCH is part of the global Street Child network, which includes 8 European partner organizations and supports projects in over 30 countries across Africa and Asia.

Street Child Switzerland is looking for a passionate professional to support it’s fundraising efforts in the Swiss market. As our Fundraising Officer, you will be contributing and supporting the team in Switzerland to fundraise and reach its annual target. Additionally, you will also be part of a global fundraising team, and you will work closely with our European fundraising teams based in Barcelona and London. This is an onsite position based in Barcelona, we expect candidates to already be based in Barcelona or have availability to move to Barcelona.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Support (80%)

  • Contribute to SCCH fundraising by writing grant proposals for foundations, trusts, corporates, and public funders
  • Assist the Country Manager in managing donor relationships, including preparing project reports and representing SCCH when needed.
  • Assist in corporate fundraising by researching new opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships.
  • Help pursue unrestricted funding opportunities (e.g. Sierra Leone Marathon, recurring donor campaigns)
  • Contribute to the management of a small team of interns and volunteers.

Communications & Other (20%)

  • Collaborate with the global communications team to draft and publish content for the SCCH website, social media, and annual report, supported by interns and volunteers.
  • Engage the community and support SCCH volunteers and supporters.
  • Assist with Swiss administrative tasks, CRM (Salesforce), finances, or legal topics.
  • Your profile:
  • Passionate about Street Child’s mission and values.
  • You have a university degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication in German and English. French proficiency is a plus.
  • You bring creativity, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility, and you can work independently in an international environment while also being a supportive team player.

Our offer:

  • Working in a truly international environment and being part of the growing Street Child family
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work setup, with the expectation to work onsite 75% of the time per week
  • Full-time employment, though we are willing to discuss other arrangements, in the SC Europe HQ, in the heart of Barcelona
  • Salary range (depending on experience): 25k-30k gross per annum

Street Child’s commitment to Safeguarding:

Street Child is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.

As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including a Criminal Records check. Street Child also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

We value diversity and encourage all interested candidates to reach out to us and apply regardless of their background, race, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, disability or age.

Potential interview questions

Describe a successful grant proposal you have written in the past. This question assesses your experience and skill in grant proposal writing, which is crucial for the role. Discuss the proposal's objectives, the process of drafting it, and its outcomes.
Can you give an example of how you managed a donor relationship? This evaluates your ability to handle donor relationships effectively, which is a key responsibility. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you identify new corporate fundraising opportunities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to engage volunteers effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you worked independently on a project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does creativity play in fundraising efforts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What compliance issues are important in fundraising, and how would you handle them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: street-child.org