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 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

Respect the values of Medair in interactions with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts. Accept and be at ease to work in an environment where staff pray and have devotion times together