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Emmanuelle Schatzmann

Emmanuelle Schatzmann

Executive Director
Nyon

Summary

A mission-driven Executive Director who can communicate a company/foundation's vision and then take steps to make it a reality thank to a strong track record in risk/security management, change and stakeholder management throughout the design and implementation of a strong organizational transformation programme. She has a proven record at senior management level and acts diligently to solve problems in turning issues and all unexpected events into opportunities. She is an expert at developing projects, building relationships with external partners, international and national funding organizations with proven record in raising funds and ensuring strategic leadership direction in all fields with a high standard of delivery and empower teams to collectively achieve tangible results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Executive Director

JUST for SMILES Foundation
Villeneuve FR
04.2019 - Current

Leading the Foundation in accordance with its mission, core values, policy and objectives in:

- Initiating and implementing the strategic orientation and coherent approach on operations/projects/activities

- Anchoring the Foundation as a key partner in cantonal social and disability policy related to sportive activities access

- Ensuring steady growth of program fundraising annual revenues
- Creating a coherent, agile, meaning and people-centred methodology

Achievements:

- Got the Foundation out of the red by increasing and consolidating revenue by over 40% in a 2-year timespan through cutting unnecessary costs and by the implementation of an organisational transformation programme which includes implementation of key initiatives, processes, project management methodology, knowledge management, organizational design, competency framework)

- Oversaw main company risks, financial and reputational analysis for period of 3 plus years which lead to 3 majors certifications: ZEWO, ISO 90001, ISO 140001 and the Corporate Citizenship's label

- Lead the exponential development of the Foundation's business model in German-speaking Switzerland part as a key player in disability sports





Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager

Philia SA
Geneva
02.2017 - 03.2019

As Ambassador and Strategist serving across the CSR landscape, the aim of my current position was to develop and to execute a comprehensive, cohesive corporate responsibility strategy, for both, internal and external audience. Tasks were including, but not limited to:
- "Advocacy" in creating impactful internal and external engagement; influencing and inspiring others to take action
- "Foundation Liaison and Management" in being the main liaison with any association or foundation associated with the group
- "Resource and Fiscal Management" in managing the CR Budget and resources
- "Programme implementation and Risk Management" in designing social and responsibility programs
- "Policies and Programs" in developing and leading Key CR, sustainability an citizenship programs to deliver their objectives
- "Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement" in measuring CR initiatives and actions

Achievements:

- Created impactful and long-term engagement in (Republic of Congo, Zambia, Senegal and Kenya)

- Created and set up the Philia Foundation

- Initiated and implemented the Company CSR Strategy throughout CSR policies and various internal CSR initiatives

Major Donors Officer AD INTERIM 6 Months

Doctors without Borders
Geneva
06.2016 - 12.2016

Duties:

- Served as AD INTERIM Major Donors Officer

Achievements :
- Managed relationships with high net worth individuals and took the lead on new fundraising opportunities in the Italian-Speaking Switzerland part
- Developed a Major donors' portfolio and built longterm relationships with new donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating and stewarding their interests
- Used sound fundraising principles, developed long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies that utilise the expertise of key Doctors without Border's staff and leadership in deepening donors’ commitment to the
association
- Managed the production of donor events, including the Not a Target Campaign, one of a global series of 2016's MSF events all over Switzerland and specifically in the Italian-Speaking Switzerland part

Head of Corporate Relations and Street Marketing's

Terre des hommes Foundation
Lausanne
06.2010 - 06.2016

Duties:
Lead Tdh’s efforts to engage the corporate sector and public donors in order to mobilize financial resources in support of its mission and programs. Tasks were including:
- Ensuring the steady growth of program fundraising revenues by setting ambitious annual targets
- Cultivating and sollicitating of prospective corporate partners and public donors with focus on growing funding sources
- Nursing of existing corporate partners and public donors in developing new fundraising opportunities and activities
- Providing high-quality results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment with a team' support
- Leading and engaging a team of 4 people in setting priorities and in developing the business
- Keeping abreast of current fundraising trends, especially in the field so as to identify funding opportunities at an early stage
- Contributing to updating and implementing Terre des hommes’ strategy aiming to maximize its fundraising

Achievements:

- Increased progressively the sector's revenues by over 50% in a 3 -year timespan throughout new donors acquisiton

- Set up new social street marketing locations and coordinating the team of staff responsible on site

- Put together new donors services protocols to boost and to upgrade progressively donation levels

- Nominated and renewed as "Chair of Committee Staff" for 3 years in a row


Event Officer (Temporary Position)

Centre of Humanitarian Dialogue
Geneva
01.2009 - 04.2010

Tasks included:
- Day to day mediators, senior officials, experts and peace process actors contacts
- Event management, pre, on-site and post event - responsible for full logistics
- Took briefs and leading the creative responses
- Managed and reconciling budgets
- Maintained supplier relationships

Achievements:

Ensured an excellent coordination in the organization of the Oslo forum 2009 which is an initiative led by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue to improve practice in conflict mediation, and to enhance the reputation and status of mediation as a profession. Launched in 2003, it offers a unique opportunity for senior mediators and key peace process actors to share their experiences in an informal and discreet setting.

Event Officer (Temporary Position)

World Meteorological Organization
Geneva
01.2008 - 11.2008

Tasks included:
- Produced high quality, innovative and tailored marketing materials (incl. Event's Logo, WebSite, Billboards)
- Identified, selected, sourced and contacted the appropriate goverments to be partners/sponsors
- Liaised with other related internal departments
- Responsible for full logistics (incl. administrative tasks)

Achievements:

- Ensured and collaborated to the set-up of the World Climate Conference 3 to engage a wide cross section of climate scientists, expert providers of climate information and the users of climate information and services, in a wide ranging discussion on the essential elements of a new Global Framework for Climate Services.

Team Assistant

The World Bank
Geneva
01.2007 - 12.2007

Tasks included:
- Provided support to team members and visiting missions including setting up meetings, maintaining schedules, managing logistics, facilitating travel and visa arrangements
- Assisted in organizing events, seminars and conferences including preparation of presentation materials
- Organized and maintained a filing system, client contact information
- Assisted with informal translations, editing, proof reading
- Assisted with routine correspondence, drafting of letters, scanning, e-filing
- Assisted with formatting & editing reports, aide memoires, letters and memos
- Maintained up-to-date unit and project related files, provided updated information to unit staff
- Was the contact focal person for the team and follow up on matters related to the team’s activities, particularly when other team members are absent
- Participated in video and audio conferences, as appropriate

Education

Master in International Relations -

Geneva Graduate Institute
Geneva
04.2001 -

Skills

Not afraid to make major corporate decisions that will affect the future of a company / Foundation

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Affiliations

The Geneva Graduate Institute Alumnis

Lion's Club Morges Sport

Golf and Country Club de Bonmont

Swiss Golf Federation

La Réserve SPA Geneva

Swissfundraising Network

Certification

Management Leadership

Interests

Golf

Travelling

Timeline

Executive Director

JUST for SMILES Foundation
04.2019 - Current

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager

Philia SA
02.2017 - 03.2019

Major Donors Officer AD INTERIM 6 Months

Doctors without Borders
06.2016 - 12.2016

Secure Base Leadership

10-2015

Management Leadership

12-2014

Head of Corporate Relations and Street Marketing's

Terre des hommes Foundation
06.2010 - 06.2016

Event Officer (Temporary Position)

Centre of Humanitarian Dialogue
01.2009 - 04.2010

Event Officer (Temporary Position)

World Meteorological Organization
01.2008 - 11.2008

Team Assistant

The World Bank
01.2007 - 12.2007

Master in International Relations -

Geneva Graduate Institute
04.2001 -
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