Fundraising Director for University Advancement

vor 2 Wochen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz FONDATION RESEAU AGA KHAN POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT Vollzeit

The Fondation Réseau Aga Khan pour le Développement is seeking a seasoned fundraising professional to join its team as Director of Fundraising, University Advancement. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in major and principal gifts fundraising to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and communities around the world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fundraising Strategy: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on individuals, foundations, and corporations at the major/principal giving level across the USA.
  • Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Build and nurture relationships with key donors and prospects, including alumni, corporations, and philanthropic foundations.
  • Corporate and Foundation Relations: Identify and secure funding from corporate sponsors and foundation grants to support the University's academic and research programs, as well as scholarship endowments.
  • Major Gifts: Solicit major gifts (six-figure and above) from individuals and organizations.
  • Alumni Engagement & Fundraising: Collaborate with the alumni office to engage AKU alumni in the US, organize events, and involve them in philanthropic opportunities to contribute towards the University's priorities.
  • Event Planning: Organize and attend fundraising events and donor meetings.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Track, report, and analyze donor data and fundraising results.
  • Partnership Development: Develop partnerships with external organizations to leverage resources for fundraising and strategic partnerships.
  • Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal, financial, and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience in major and principal gifts fundraising for higher education, with 5 years in senior management in not-for-profit fund development, and a proven track record in securing grants and individual gifts. The candidate should have hands-on knowledge of public and private fund development, annual campaigns, budget management, and special events production. Strong practical fundraising experience, including successfully closing major gifts and donations, is essential. The candidate should also be able to meet deadlines and work effectively in a multi-tasked environment.

The Fondation Réseau Aga Khan pour le Développement is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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