Director of Development and Donor Engagement

Position

Vollzeit

Festanstellung

Director

Führung & Management

Konditionen

Geneva, Genf

Anforderungen

10+ J. Erfahrung

Master

Skills

International organization experienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsCRM architectureDonor relationsKPI implementationFundraisingStakeholder engagementGovernance ModelsPhilanthropy advisoryProduct developmentCustomer relationship management (CRM)

Sprachen

Englisch

Französisch

Beschreibung

Design and implement a multi-year fundraising and donor engagement strategy aligned with the Institute's mission and priorities.
Build and professionalize the Development Office, including processes, governance, reporting, and stewardship frameworks.
Develop and manage relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, alumni, and high-net-worth individuals.
Lead the development of a flagship endowment initiative and secure transformative philanthropic support.
Partner closely with the President, faculty, senior leadership, and the Institute's supporting foundation to advance fundraising priorities.
Leverage the Institute's centenary celebrations as a platform for donor engagement and philanthropic growth.
Establish meaningful KPIs, fundraising reporting, and CRM-driven donor management practices.

Aufgaben

Build and lead the Geneva Graduate Institute's Development Office
Develop and manage relationships with major donors, foundations and corporations
Design and implement a multi-year fundraising and donor engagement strategy aligned with the Institute's mission and priorities
Build and professionalize the Development Office, including processes, governance, reporting, and stewardship frameworks
Lead the development of a flagship endowment initiative and secure transformative philanthropic support
Partner closely with the President, faculty, senior leadership, and the Institute's supporting foundation to advance fundraising priorities
Leverage the Institute's centenary celebrations as a platform for donor engagement and philanthropic growth
Establish meaningful KPIs, fundraising reporting, and CRM-driven donor management practices

Anforderungen

Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
At least 10 years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, or strategic donor-facing roles
Demonstrated success securing significant gifts and partnerships from foundations, corporations, and/or major donors
Proven experience building or transforming fundraising functions, teams, or processes
Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience within higher education, international organizations, foundations, or mission-driven institutions is highly desirable
Fluent English required; strong French is highly desirable

Vorteile

This is a rare opportunity to build a strategic function from the ground up within one of the world's most respected institutions in international affairs
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's long-term philanthropic strategy, strengthening donor engagement, and contributing to its future success as it enters its second century

Unternehmen

Michael Page

Not For Profit

The Geneva Graduate Institute is a leading institution dedicated to the study of global affairs and the education of future leaders. Founded in 1927, the Institute combines academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and international engagement to address the world's most pressing challenges. As the Institute approaches its centenary in 2027, it is embarking on an ambitious new chapter to strengthen its long-term philanthropic model and expand its impact.