Chief Fundraising Officer

MindMerge Consulting; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare NGO is seeking a Chief Fundraising Officer based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves leading donor engagement strategies and marketing communications to drive revenue growth through relationships with donors and corporate partners. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of relevant experience and demonstrated success in fundraising and donor management. Strong communication skills and a corporate network are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in sales, business development, fundraising, or a related field.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in sales, business development, or fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Expand and grow income from individual and mid-level donors.
• Work with the Board of Trustees to strategize donor acquisition.
• Develop strategies to engage individual donors and corporate sponsors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Network within the corporate sector

Experience in branding and public relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Subang Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 12/06/2025

Our client is a healthcare NGO org currently looking for Chief Fundraising Officer. Based in Selangor. The candidate is able to lead the Donor Engagement Department and Marketing Communication Department. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth through donor relationships, corporate partnerships, and marketing initiatives that support the organization’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Expand and grow income from individual and mid-level donors through monthly, yearly,and one-time donations via effective fundraising channels.
• Working independently and with the Board of Trustees to strategize and execute plans for donor acquisition and retention.
• Lead, supervise, and support the department staff to drive income growth and ensure business continuity and succession planning.

Donor & Partnership Engagement

• Developand implementstrategies to attract,engage, and retain individual donors and corporate sponsors .
• Fosterrelationshipswithkeystakeholders,high-net-worthindividuals,andcorporatepartnersto maximize financial contributions .
• Ensuredonor retention rates are kept within agreed KPls by executingimpactfuldonor retention programs .
• Overseedonor recruitment, management, and retention operationswhile ensuring compliancewithPDPA regulations and ethical fundraising practices.
• Ensure seamlessdonor experiences, from recruitmentand retention to upgradesand communications.
• Identifyand secure new funding sources, including grants, sponsorships,and philanthropic partnerships.

Marketing & Communications

• Managepressrelationships,mediaopportunities,andstakeholder communications.
• Planand execute fundraising events, donor appreciation programs, and communityoutreach activities.
• Developinnovativefundraisingcampaignstogenerateincomeandincrease engagement.
• CollaboratewithinternalteamsandBoardofTrusteestoaligneventswiththeorganization'smission and goals .
• Workwiththefundraisingteamtoidentifyandexecuterevenuegrowth opportunities.
• Drivefinancialgrowththroughstrategicbusinessdevelopmentandrevenue diversification.
• Work closely with the Finance Team on income reporting, consolidation, and reconciliation.
• Ensuretheappreciationcorrespondencefordonations(one-timeandmonthly)areexecutedwithinthe appropriate time frame.
• Identifyandimplementnewfundraisingmethodologies,donordatabasemanagementstrategies,and CRMsolutions for better donor engagement.
• Constantlystay updatedon industry trendsandinnovationsin fundraising, donormanagement,and retention models.

Requirements

• Bachelor'sorMaster'sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,Marketing,Communications,orarelated field.
• Minimum 12 yearsof experienceinsales, businessdevelopment,fundraising, or a relatedfield, with at least 3 years in a seniorleadership role.
• Proven track record in sales, businessdevelopment, or fundraising, preferably incorporate sales, donor engagement, or sponsorship management.
• Strongnetworkwithinthecorporatesectorandhigh-net-worth individuals.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in branding, marketing, and public relations.