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Fundraising Operations & Grants Officer(m/w/x)
Managing donation accounts and annual budgets for CERN & Society Foundation. Non-profit operations management experience required. 30 days paid leave, 2 weeks annual closure.
Requirements
- Management of operations in non-profit context
- Working with external stakeholders
- Understanding of grant management, budgets, reporting
- Fundraising CRM experience advantageous
- Studies in Fundraising, International Relations
- Understanding of fundraising processes
- Understanding of donor reporting and stewardship
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Result-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High-quality outputs under time pressure
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to drive proposals forward
- Desire to work in a team
- Ability to work in a large international organization
- Maximum two years of professional experience since graduation
- Highest educational qualification is Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Applicants without University degree not eligible
- Applicants with a PhD not eligible
Tasks
- Oversee donation accounts for the CERN & Society Foundation
- Prepare and control the Foundation's annual budget
- Contribute to the annual external audit of the Foundation
- Prepare financial and substantial reporting to authorities
- Ensure compliance with policies, donor requirements, and legal obligations
- Act as a liaison for the CERN & Society Foundation Board
- Handle formal matters related to Board operations
- Organize Board meetings
- Prepare philanthropic grant proposals
- Oversee project deliverables and timelines
- Prepare grant reports
- Conduct prospect research for fundraising needs
- Prepare approaches for prospects
- Cultivate prospects and steward donors
- Provide financial oversight of grant funds
- Maintain accurate records of grants, donors, and reporting obligations
- Perform other unforeseen tasks as determined by the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Education
- Compulsory education
Languages
- French – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft suite
- Excel
- Fundraising CRM
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund membership
Family Support
- Family allowances
Additional Allowances
- Child allowances
- Infant allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
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Fundraising Operations & Grants Officer(m/w/x)
Managing donation accounts and annual budgets for CERN & Society Foundation. Non-profit operations management experience required. 30 days paid leave, 2 weeks annual closure.
Requirements
- Management of operations in non-profit context
- Working with external stakeholders
- Understanding of grant management, budgets, reporting
- Fundraising CRM experience advantageous
- Studies in Fundraising, International Relations
- Understanding of fundraising processes
- Understanding of donor reporting and stewardship
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Result-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High-quality outputs under time pressure
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to drive proposals forward
- Desire to work in a team
- Ability to work in a large international organization
- Maximum two years of professional experience since graduation
- Highest educational qualification is Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Applicants without University degree not eligible
- Applicants with a PhD not eligible
Tasks
- Oversee donation accounts for the CERN & Society Foundation
- Prepare and control the Foundation's annual budget
- Contribute to the annual external audit of the Foundation
- Prepare financial and substantial reporting to authorities
- Ensure compliance with policies, donor requirements, and legal obligations
- Act as a liaison for the CERN & Society Foundation Board
- Handle formal matters related to Board operations
- Organize Board meetings
- Prepare philanthropic grant proposals
- Oversee project deliverables and timelines
- Prepare grant reports
- Conduct prospect research for fundraising needs
- Prepare approaches for prospects
- Cultivate prospects and steward donors
- Provide financial oversight of grant funds
- Maintain accurate records of grants, donors, and reporting obligations
- Perform other unforeseen tasks as determined by the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Education
- Compulsory education
Languages
- French – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft suite
- Excel
- Fundraising CRM
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund membership
Family Support
- Family allowances
Additional Allowances
- Child allowances
- Infant allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
About the Company
CERN
Industry
Science
Description
The company is the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, focusing on probing the fundamental structure of the universe through particle physics.
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