One Acre Fund is seeking an entrepreneurial Philanthropy Lead to drive its strategic expansion and fundraising efforts in Switzerland. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to build the organization's profile, network, and fundraising capacity from the ground up, supported by a global team dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in securing new donor relationships and growing the fundraising portfolio in Switzerland, with the objective of achieving consistent annual 7-8 figure fundraising results. This role is ideal for an executive with a strong origination mindset and a proven track record in philanthropy, foundations, wealth advisory, family offices, or impact investing.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | One Acre Fund |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | Citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland only |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | 1 year and 5 months |
| Start date | As soon as possible |
| Application deadline | 17 January 2027 |
About the Position
The Philanthropy Lead will be responsible for independently building a pipeline of high-net-worth individual prospects and converting them into high-value relationships for One Acre Fund. Key responsibilities include stewarding these relationships to drive renewals and increased giving, developing a market strategy focused on private foundations, family offices, and their advisers in Switzerland, and acting as a spokesperson for the organization at high-value events across Europe. The role may also involve supporting the exploration and setup of a new legal entity in Switzerland and potentially leading a team as the Swiss portfolio expands.
Eligibility
- Senior experience (10+ years) in fundraising or related origination roles, with increasing scope and a track record of building fundraising operations or developing new markets.
- Consistent personal fundraising results in the 7–8 figure range annually over the past five years, or comparable origination results from advisory, wealth, family-office, or investment backgrounds.
- Experience independently managing the full fundraising cycle from prospecting to stewardship.
- Strong networks within the philanthropic community in Switzerland (private foundations, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or advisers), demonstrating access to new opportunities.
- Willingness to travel up to 40-60 nights per year.
- Proficiency in English required; German and/or French required depending on market base.
- Open only to citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
- Weekly check-ins with manager
- Access to mentorship and training programs
- Regular performance feedback
- Six-monthly career reviews
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Apply through the provided application link.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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