To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Head of Philanthropy 

Full-time – 40 Hours

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced fundraiser to drive, enhance and deliver a high-growth, major giving programme in support of Ecolint’s mission and strategic plan. An authentic and talented relationship-builder, you will work closely with the Foundation’s senior leaders and volunteers to secure six and seven-figure gifts in support of both operational and capital development programmes. As Ecolint approaches its Centenary, and with a new Director-General at the helm, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the Foundation’s ability to fulfil its mission to “educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful world together.”

Main Responsibilities:

Fundraising strategy and delivery 

• With the guidance and support of the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, develop and implement a comprehensive major giving strategy with a primary focus on individual donors and private foundations, and a secondary focus on corporate support and other institutional giving.
• Contribute to the development of the Foundation’s “Case for Support” and identify opportunities for major giving, in collaboration with senior leaders. 
• Support the development, oversight and promotion of the newly created “Ecolint Endowment Fund.”
• Contribute to the creation of a new Planned Giving / Legacy programme. 
• Lead the identification, research and qualification of prospective donors, ensuring best practice is adhered to at all times. 
• Develop, lead and oversee cultivation and stewardship initiatives, including giving circles and events, for major donors, involving other Foundation staff, leadership and senior volunteers as appropriate.
• Develop and manage a personal portfolio of up to 80 prospects, qualifying prospects and developing the engagement and stewardship of donors through the full life cycle of giving and renewal.
• Own, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Foundation and Campus leaders, and coordinate engagement opportunities that will lead to transformational gifts.
• Lead regular reviews and provide regular reporting and metrics across the prospect portfolio, ensuring the strategy and prospect portfolio remain on track to deliver organisational goals.
• Contribute to the regular review and development of fundraising protocols and processes, ensuring best practice and compliance with legal regulations.
• Contribute to strategy and progress reports and presentations for senior management and volunteers. 
• Attend key fundraising and other school events, contributing to the development of a widespread culture of philanthropy within Ecolint. 
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of donor information on Ecolint systems including our CRM (Salesforce).

Teamwork and Management

• Work collaboratively with other team members, including Alumni relations, to exploit synergies and seize opportunities. 
• Support the activities of other team members through attendance at relevant events. 
• Line-manage the Major Partnerships Manager, ensuring they have the resources, support and skills required to deliver against their programme of work and targets. 

Candidate requirements:

• Extensive experience of professional fundraising with demonstrated track record in closing six-figure+ gifts; knowledge and understanding of principal gifts fundraising best practices.
• Strategic mindset with proven experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Creative thinking, with the ability to develop compelling propositions and campaigns.
• Significant experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and to navigate new territory, setting a clear path and establishing new protocols.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with, and communicate effectively and professionally with, a wide range of individuals from internal colleagues, institutional leaders, and external stakeholders and donors.
• First-class project management and organisational skills with a proven ability to set and deliver to a high standard consistently with competing and demanding deadlines; able to prioritise activity to achieve core purpose of supporting Ecolint’s mission.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated analytical skills; ease and experience with technology (knowledge of databases, Excel, PowerPoint, and other platforms).
• Results-oriented and resilient, with the ability to work autonomously as well as within a team. 
• Willingness to work flexibly and efficiently as part of a small team, including occasional weekends and evenings. 
• Exceptional command of both French and English (oral and written), with fluency in at least one of the two languages. 
• Genuinely passionate about Ecolint’s mission.

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV, three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Alix de Mauny, International School of Geneva, by 19th July 2023 mentioning the reference number 130 235.