Assistant Manager/ Manager, Grants Management (Contract)

Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking a Grants Manager to drive grant acquisition and management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising. Responsibilities include developing proposals, cultivating relationships with funders, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in grant writing or fundraising.
• Proven track record in securing and managing private grants.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure private grant funding.
• Develop compelling grant proposals and fundraising pitches.
• Oversee grant reporting and compliance with funder requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Acquisition and Management

• Identify, cultivate, and secure private grant funding from foundations, corporate companies, and institutional donors.
• Develop compelling grant proposals, applications, and fundraising pitches that align with our mission and funder priorities.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders, proactively identifying new funding opportunities to achieve the annual grants acquisition target.
• Negotiate grant terms and agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations.
• Serve as an advocate for our organization’s mission and impact, effectively communicating our work’s significance to funders and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at networking events, donor meetings, and industry forums to expand funding opportunities.
• Partner with programme leads to align funding requirements with programmatic delivery and impact measurement.
• Act as a bridge between funders and programme teams, ensuring a balance between compliance and programmatic effectiveness.

Grant Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee grant reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of impact and financial reports to funders.
• Work closely with program teams to track program deliverables, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to monitor budget utilization and ensure funds are used as per grant agreements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field in non-profit management.
• At least 5 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, corporate partnerships, or a related field.
• Proven track record in securing and managing private grants and funding partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and donor reporting.
• Understanding of non-profit finance, budgeting, and impact measurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working collaboratively across teams.