Job Description
Switzerland fo UNHCR
Description
Make your next job one with purpose
Do you believe in a world where everyone has a safe place to call home?
Do you thrive in engaging donors, building meaningful relationships, and crafting campaigns that inspire lasting support?
Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4U), the Swiss Foundation supporting the UN Refugee Agency, is looking for a committed and creative Middle Donors & Legacy Marketing Officer to help us grow and sustain our donor community.
We are not just another nonprofit. We are part of a global humanitarian movement, working every day to support people forced to flee war, conflict, and persecution. And we need passionate people like you to expand our impact.
What you will do
As our new Middle Donors & Legacy Marketing Officer, you will:
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Develop and implement strategies to upgrade and retain middle donors using a “one-to-few" approach.Cultivate, steward and serve as the main contact point for middle donors and prospects.
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Ensure timely and personalized communication for these valued supporters.
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Support our legacy giving program through targeted marketing and donor journeys.
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Design and coordinate awareness campaigns and materials (brochures, website, videos, events).
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Analyze donor behaviour and campaign performance to continuously improve engagement and ROI.
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Collaborate across teams (Communications, Partnerships & Philanthropy, Data) to deliver integrated and multi-channel campaigns.
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Contribute to the Foundation’s growth by helping shape donor journeys that inspire long-term commitment.
What You bring
We are looking for someone who is:
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Experienced (3+ years) in fundraising, marketing or donor relations — ideally in the nonprofit or humanitarian sector.
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Skilled at managing donor upgrade, mid-level or legacy programs.
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A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and project management abilities.
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Analytical, creative, and detail-oriented, with a flair for crafting inspiring campaigns.
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Able to craft appealing copies and proposals that will build strong and long lasting relationships with our donors.
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Comfortable using CRM systems, email marketing tools, and digital analytics.
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Native German compulsory, fluent in French, English, Italian is a plus.
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Motivated by purpose and committed to UNHCR’s mission and values.
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Interest in geopolitics is a plus.
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Knowledge of the Swiss philanthropic landscape and legacy framework is an advantage.
Why Join Us?
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Work for a cause that truly matters
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Collaborate with a motivated, supportive and mission-driven team
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Be part of an agile and growing Foundation
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Get exposure to international humanitarian operations
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Enjoy a flexible and hybrid work environment