Imagine being the reason 60 million young people learn how to become ready for life. That's what Scouting, the world's leading education movement, makes possible. And the funding behind it might be yours to grow.
The World Scout Foundation is hiring a Manager, Institutional & Corporate Giving (80–100%, permanent, Thun).
You’ll grow a portfolio of foundations, corporations, and sponsors, and help build a global fundraising team in 2027.
6–8 years international institutional or corporate fundraising, C2-level English, and Swiss or EU/EFTA work authorisation required.
Apply by 4 December 2026. Discover all the details and how to apply on the Job Description!
How to apply
We will strictly only consider applications that follow the instructions below.
1. Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation and qualifications for this role by email to recruitment @ worldscoutfoundation.org, addressed to Mr Mark Knippenberg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), by 23:59 CET on 4 December 2026.
2. Ensure the subject line contains your name and the job title: First and Last Name / Manager, Institutional & Corporate Giving
3. Please also paste these questions into the body of your email and answer each one:
i. Do you hold Swiss or EU/EFTA work authorisation? (Yes/No)
ii. Are you fluent in English, written and spoken? (Yes/No)
iii. If we confirm the role by the end of January, when could you start?
iv. Please include your notice period if relevant. Are you based in Switzerland, or able to move here before your start date?
v. Where did you find out about this role?
By applying, you confirm that you accept our privacy policy and our recruitment privacy notice, which also outlines how AI is used in this process.
Start date: from 1 March 2027, or by agreement.
Questions about the role: Mrs Mischa Rychener, Director of Philanthropy (mrychener @ worldscoutfoundation.org).
Questions about the recruitment process: Mr Felipe Marqueis, Senior Manager, Individual Giving (recruitment @ worldscoutfoundation.org).
Provisional timeline (dates may change): introduction calls with some candidates in the week of 14 December 2026; first interviews with a panel in the week of 4 January 2027; a short case exercise between 8 and 13 January 2027; and a final interview with the Foundation’s CEO and the Secretary General of WOSM on 14–15 January 2027.
Applications are handled in confidence. The World Scout Foundation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to a diverse shortlist.