Door-to-Door Fundraiser (m/f/d)  

NGO Campaign, Zurich Region

An international non-profit organization active in education and medical initiatives in Africa is launching a major fundraising campaign in the Swiss German region starting in April.

To support this initiative, we are looking for 2 to 4 experienced Door-to-Door Fundraisers who are motivated by social impact and comfortable engaging directly with the public.

Your Role

As part of the campaign team, you will be responsible for raising awareness and securing recurring donations through direct conversations with households in the Zurich area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct door-to-door fundraising activities across Zurich and surrounding areas
• Present the NGO's mission and ongoing projects in Africa
• Engage with residents and build trust through clear and authentic communication
• Secure monthly donor commitments via signature forms
• Meet individual fundraising targets and campaign KPIs
• Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity

Targets & Performance

• Approx. 50 donor sign-ups per month expected
• Each donor represents CHF 240 to CHF 360 in value for the campaign

Profile

We are looking for candidates who already have experience in direct fundraising, field sales, or face-to-face campaigns.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience in door-to-door fundraising, street fundraising, or direct sales
• Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills
• A resilient and positive mindset when approaching new people
• Ability to work independently and manage daily outreach activities
• Native German speaker
• Fluent English required
• French would be a strong advantage
• Interest in humanitarian or development work

Contract & Offer

• Initial 4-month campaign contract starting April 2026
• Strong potential to transition into a permanent position depending on campaign performance and future fundraising initiatives
• Field-based role in Zurich and surrounding regions
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact humanitarian project

If you enjoy direct human interaction, believe in meaningful causes, and thrive in field-based environments, we would be happy to hear from you.

Apply directly to this advertisement with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly for an initial discussion.