Philanthropy and Partnerships Intern
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
September 2025. 80-100%, 6 months
Role Summary
The Philanthropy and Partnerships Intern supports fundraising efforts in Medair. They help identify potential donors and partners, assist in creating funding proposals, marketing materials, and organizing donor meetings or events. The role includes maintaining administrative records and supporting campaign execution as well as helping manage donor portfolios alongside Philanthropy team mates.
Project Overview
The Zurich office is responsible to promote the work of Medair to Swiss German-speaking Switzerland, and to raise the funds needed to run our life-saving programmes around the world. The Philanthropy team manages a portfolio of foundations, cantons and municipalities, individual major donors and corporates that contribute significantly to supporting the implementation of our humanitarian projects.
Workplace & Conditions
Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Zurich, Switzerland, Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland.
Responsibilities
• Identification and Qualification of Prospective Partners: Conduct research to identify and assess potential donors, foundations, municipalities, and corporates. Mapping interests to align with partnership opportunities.
• Support for Municipal Acquisition Campaigns: Assist in preparing and executing digital and mailing campaigns. Handle outreach through mailings, calls, and emails.
• Development of Donor Materials and Communications: Help create tailored proposals, presentations, and reports for donors. Support proofreading, translation, layout, and drafting of partner communications.
• CRM Management and Administrative Support: Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in Salesforce. Generate reports and assist with general administrative tasks
• Event and Awareness Activity Coordination: Support the planning and execution of donor meetings and fundraising events. Assist with logistics and communication for awareness initiatives.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
• Demonstrate prior experience in a working/professional environment, and/or prior Internships
• Excellent written & spoken German and English, French is an asset
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• (E.g. Good communication skills)
Behavioural Skills
• Organised and demonstrating multitasking skills
• Open-minded and willing to learn
• Thorough and detailed oriented
• Ability to work autonomously whilst being a collaborative team player
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.