Research Intern Philanthropy Fundraising

Join MSF OCG as a Research Intern Philanthropy Fundraising to support the Philanthropy Unit in prospect research, due diligence, and data analysis. This internship offers the opportunity to develop skills in risk assessment of large donations and donor research in the Swiss and Liechtenstein fundraising market.

Responsibilities

• Perform prospect research on potential and current major donors (private individuals, foundations, companies) based on publicly available sources, donor database, financial records and other indicators.
• Establish donor profiles analyzing philanthropy priorities, capacity, giving propensity and affinity to MSF.
• Conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with MSF’s gift acceptance policy.
• Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher in developing a data analysis strategy.
• Provide system support to the Philanthropy Advisors.
• Work with the Prospect Researcher and other members of the Philanthropy Unit on other projects and tasks if necessary.
• Contribute to the success of the team through data analysis tasks and other activities depending on skill-set and learning objectives.

Requirements

• This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program, or a socio-professional integration program, and must comply with the conditions set by the Employment Market Supervisory Council (CSME).
• Have a tripartite internship agreement.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Good knowledge of the Swiss social and economic landscape.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and data analysis is an asset.
• Detailed, accurate, and structured working style.
• Service mentality.
• Respectful curiosity.
• Discretion.
• Interest in humanitarian aid.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to juxtapose and synthesise findings.
• Structured and clear writing.
• Experience with CRM software and data analysis (Power BI, SQL) is considered an advantage.
• Previous working experience (internship or other) is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English and good passive knowledge of French and German are required.
• Knowledge of Italian is considered an advantage.
• Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Skills

• Research Skills
• Writing Skills
• Knowledge of Swiss Social Landscape
• Knowledge of Swiss Economic Landscape
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• SQL
• CRM Software Experience
• Risk Assessment
• Donor Research
• Structured Writing
• Multicultural Work Environment
• Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Languages

English, French, German