Für unsere Kundin, die Suyana Foundation, suchen wir eine:n Fundraising & Donor Relations

Help strengthen meaningful partnerships and contribute to lasting social impact.

• Kernaufgabe: Unterstützung der Fundraising-Aktivitäten und des Managements durch administrative Exzellenz, Koordination von Spenderbeziehungen und strategische Unterstützung (z. B. Meetings, CRM-Pflege, Dokumentation).
• Anforderungen: 2–4 Jahre Berufserfahrung in Administration oder Fundraising, hohe Organisationsfähigkeit, Detailgenauigkeit und fließende Englisch- sowie Deutschkenntnisse.
• Arbeitsumfeld: Eine sinnstiftende Rolle in einem internationalen Umfeld mit direkter sozialer Wirkung, angesiedelt direkt am Bahnhof Zug

At , we are committed to empowering people and communities in a sustainable and holistic way. Through long-term programmes in health, education, livelihoods and community development, we work closely with local partners to create measurable and lasting impact.

Strong relationships with donors, partners and supporters are at the heart of our work. To help us further professionalise and expand our fundraising and donor engagement activities, we are looking for a highly organised, proactive and service-oriented professional to join our team.

Based in Zug, Switzerland, this role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of fundraising, donor relations and strategic coordination in an international and purpose-driven environment.

Your Role

As , you will play a central role in ensuring that donor-related processes, communication and coordination run smoothly and professionally.

Working closely with management and the fundraising team, you will support donor stewardship, fundraising operations and high-level stakeholder engagement through strong organisation, excellent communication and reliable follow-through.

This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining administrative excellence, relationship support and international coordination in a meaningful role.

What you can contribute

• Support fundraising activities and donor engagement through professional coordination, correspondence and follow-up communication
• Coordinate donor meetings, including scheduling, agendas, briefing notes, background documentation, minutes and follow-up of agreed action points
• Assist in donor stewardship processes and support background research on potential donors, foundations and partners
• Maintain and update CRM systems, donor databases and filing structures, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of interactions, commitments, reporting deadlines and agreements
• Support the preparation, consolidation and proofreading of donor proposals, reports, presentations and other fundraising materials
• Work closely with programme teams, management and the Marketing & Communication department to gather and structure input for donor communication and fundraising documents
• Ensure donor-related data, communication and documentation meet internal quality standards as well as compliance, transparency and data protection requirements
• Maintain clear and up-to-date overviews so that management and the Board of Trustees have access to relevant information at all times

Management & Coordination Support

• Provide reliable administrative and organisational support to management in relation to fundraising priorities, strategic meetings and stakeholder coordination
• Prepare and coordinate internal and external meetings involving donors, partners and senior stakeholders, including agendas, presentations, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up

• Support with organization and coordination of Board meetings, including preparation and distribution of documentation, taking minutes, ensuring clear documentation of decisions, and follow-up of agreed action points

• Support with organization and coordination of travel arrangements for management, donor-related visits and selected team members

• Support ad-hoc administrative and coordination tasks linked to management and the fundraising area

• Provide flexible support during donor visits, events and special activities
• Provide cover for Office Management during periods of absence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Your Profile

• Highly organised, proactive and resilient personality with a hands-on mindset
• 2–4 years of professional experience in administration, fundraising support, donor relations, or a comparable role
• Strong interest in fundraising, donor engagement and external communication
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs and work reliably under time pressure
• Professional, discreet and confident in dealing with donors and senior stakeholders
• Strong sense of diplomacy, reliability and service orientation
• Excellent written and spoken English and German. Spanish would be considered as an advantage.
• Very good command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CRM systems, donor databases or structured data management is a strong advantage
• Ability to prepare professional presentations and written communication to a high standard
• Basic understanding of communication, marketing or donor engagement processes is an asset
• Highly trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion and professionalism
• Swiss / EU passport or valid Swiss work permit

What we offer

• A meaningful role within an internationally active foundation with direct social impact
• Close exposure to fundraising, donor relations and strategic management processes
• A dynamic, international and purpose-driven working environment
• A high level of trust, responsibility and learning opportunities
• A collaborative team culture shaped by commitment, professionalism and shared values
• Competitive and role-appropriate salary
• A modern workplace next to Zug railway station

Why join Suyana Foundation?

At Suyana, you will find more than an administrative support role. You will contribute directly to the quality of our donor relationships, the professionalism of our fundraising efforts and the strength of our international collaboration.

If you are a structured and motivated professional who takes pride in enabling others, building strong processes and supporting meaningful partnerships, we look forward to receiving your application.

We have commissioned KampaHire, an agency specializing in the non-profit sector, with the recruitment process on behalf of the Center for Association Management (ZfV).

We look forward to receiving your application in English by 28 July 2026 via the .

The further application process will be communicated to applicants after the deadline has passed.