Assistant Manager/ Manager (Development)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore, Institute of Policy Studies, seeks an Assistant Manager/Manager (Development) to lead the IPS Corporate Associates Programme and drive donor engagement. The role focuses on fundraising, event logistics, and donor stewardship, with opportunities to shape IPS fundraising strategy.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and several years in donor relations or event management, with strong English communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Arts, Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Business or related field.
• 3+ years for Assistant Manager; 5–6 years for Manager in donor relations, stakeholder engagement or event management.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; strong interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, meticulous and methodical with strong administrative capabilities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, driving improvements and initiatives for corporate donors.
• Plan and execute donor events end-to-end, including budgeting, procurement, speaker liaison, registrations and post-event follow-up.
• Drive donor acquisition, retention and renewals; prepare appeal materials, process gifts and monitor campaigns.
• Maintain accurate donor records and event databases; assist with reports and basic research on prospective organisations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Assistant Manager/ Manager (Development)

University-Level Unit: Institute of Policy Studies Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Institute of Policy Studies Employee Category: Executive & Administrative Location: Bukit Timah Campus

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy thinktank at the National University of Singapore. The Institute analyzes public policy; builds bridges between thought leaders; communicates its findings to a broadaudience; 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 engagementto 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 ofexperience
  • Manager: Minimum of 5 to 6 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in fundraising and donor management, along withdemonstrated project management or supervisory experience.
• Possess an excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills for engagingwith 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: