Assistant Manager/ Manager (Development)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for Assistant Manager / Manager (Development) to support its fundraising efforts. The role focuses on managing the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, with responsibilities spanning admin operations, event logistics and a calendar of donor events.

You will lead programme strategy, manage donor acquisition and stewardship, and maintain accurate donor records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Business or related field.
• 3+ years in donor relations, stakeholder engagement or event management for Assistant Manager.
• 5–6 years in fundraising and donor management with proven project supervision for Manager.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, meticulous and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Access) or equivalent database tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, implementing improvements and new initiatives.
• Plan and execute donor events end-to-end, including budgeting, procurement, speaker liaison, registration and post‑event follow‑up.
• Drive donor acquisition, retention and renewals; prepare appeal materials and monitor campaigns; maintain donor relationships.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts/Social Sciences/Mass Communications/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Company Description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy think-tank at the National University of Singapore. The Institute analyses public policy; builds bridges between thought leaders; communicates its findings to a broad audience; and provides a platform for mature, open and incisive discussion on Singapore's challenges, options and direction.

IPS is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager (Development) to support the Institute's fundraising efforts. The primary focus of this role is managing the IPS Corporate Associates (CA) Programme, including its administrative operations, event logistics and calendar of donor events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programme Management & Strategy: Lead and develop the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, implementing improvements and new initiatives to enhance value for corporate donors.
• Event Management: Plan and execute donor events end-to-end, including conceptualisation, budgeting, procurement, speaker liaison, registration, marketing materials (EDMs/collateral), technical setups, on‑site management and post‑event follow‑up.
• Donor Acquisition & Stewardship: Drive donor acquisition, retention and renewals. Prepare appeal materials, process gifts and agreements, monitor fundraising campaigns, and maintain ongoing engagement to steward donor relationships.
• Database & Administration: Maintain accurate donor records and event databases. Assist with copy‑editing and dissemination of reports, conduct basic research on prospective organisations and industry topics and provide support for IPS‑wide events and general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the Arts, Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Business or a related disciple.
• Have relevant work experience in donor relations, stakeholder engagement or event management:
  • Assistant Manager: Minimum of 3 years of experience
  • Manager: Minimum of 5 to 6 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in fundraising and donor management, along with demonstrated project management or supervisory experience.
• Possess an excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Be highly organised, meticulous and methodical, with strong administrative capabilities.
• Be self‑motivated, collaborative, and capable of working independently under tight deadlines.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Access) or equivalent database tools.

More Information

• Location: Bukit Timah Campus
• Organization: Institute of Policy Studies
• Department : Institute of Policy Studies
• Employee Referral Eligible:
• Job requisition ID : 34369