EPFL, one of Europe’s leading science and technology institutions, is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to establish and drive a new strategic fundraising function supporting the ambitious development of the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC).
ENAC is EPFL’s faculty at the forefront of sustainability in the natural and built environment, integrating research, education, and innovation. It advances knowledge and delivers solutions to pressing environmental and societal challenges through its interdisciplinary approach. The faculty comprises more than 70 research units, over 600 researchers, and more than 2,000 students.
This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and shape a strategic philanthropy function within one of Europe’s top-ranked technical universities. Working at the interface of academia and external engagement, you will play a key role in unlocking philanthropic support for research and education.
As the first role philanthropy focused role within ENAC, this position requires an experienced, confident, and proactive professional who can drive momentum, prioritise opportunities, and build strong internal and external relationships and work in close coordination with EPFL's central Philanthropy team to support the faculty's strategic priorities.
Your impact : You will play a central role in translating ENAC’s academic ambitions into philanthropic opportunities and meaningful partnerships and tangible impact, while helping define how philanthropy can best support the faculty’s long-term priorities in alignment with EPFL's broader philanthropic strategy,
