Asst. Manager/ Senior Executive, Partnership & Fundraising

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational services organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Manager to establish and nurture partnerships, execute fundraising strategies, and manage donor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Mass Communication, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising. This is a full-time position with a focus on community engagement and partnership cultivation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written.
• Candidate with less than 3 years may be considered for the Executive position.

Responsibilities

• Establish new partnerships and nurture existing ones.
• Execute fundraising strategies to build relationships with donors.
• Manage partner and donor database, and maintain regular communication.
• Design and develop fundraising events to meet annual targets.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Attention to details

Networking skills

IT savvy

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor Degree in Marketing/Mass Communication or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Presentation software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To establish new partnerships and nurture existing partnerships with stakeholders in the community.

• To work as a team to plan and execute fundraising strategies to raise the necessary funds to support the cause, and to build relationship with donors.

• To take responsibility for assigned fundraising projects and activities, with start to end follow through.

• To apply for funding and ensure accountability of donations received by APSN through the approved platforms.

• To identify new and potential partners and donors to meet fundraising targets

• To work synergistically with Communications to develop marketing collateral and create content for communication platforms to increase mindshare, and promote events and campaigns.

• To manage partner and donor database, and maintain regular communication with them.

• To design and develop fundraising events to meet annual fundraising targets.

• To oversee outings for students/trainees/clients in collaboration with external service providers, relevant government agencies, corporate partners and community partners.

• To support the Schools, Centres and Shared Services on their needs in the areas of partnerships, fundraising and volunteerism.

• To be involved in any other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Marketing/Mass Communication or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Candidate with less than 3 years of relevant experience may be considered for the Executive position.

• Strong presentation skills and communication skills.

• IT savvy and able to learn to manage new systems easily like donation management system, volunteer management system, enterprise systems, etc.

• Familiar with MS Office, Google Drive, and presentation software.

• Attention to details, with the ability to work independently and in a team, to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and networking skills with the ability to nurture relationships with stakeholders of varying levels.

• Positive outlook with a can‑do attitude.

• Highly self‑motivated, resourceful, innovative, committed and driven, with focus on fundraising and partnerships.

• Strong proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written. A second language will be an added advantage.