Asst Mgr/Mgr, SP&E (Philanthropy) – 12 Months Contract

National Arts Council Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Arts Council Singapore is seeking a driven professional to support strategic partnerships and engagement in cultivating arts philanthropy. You will build partnerships with donors, corporates, and stakeholders to mobilise private giving and sustain the arts ecosystem.

The role involves coordinating the Patron of the Arts awards, managing grants and endowment initiatives, and delivering impact reports to donors and partners. Singapore residency and arts sector experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in philanthropy, fundraising or grants management.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and events management, including vendor management.
• Understanding of Singapore's arts ecosystem and funding landscape would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to grow arts philanthropy and donor giving.
• Manage the Patron of the Arts awards program and coordinate with partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular donor reports, budget tracking, and impact updates for management.

Skills

Philanthropy

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Events management

Donor relations

Job description

What The Role Is

The Strategic Partnerships & Engagement department support NAC’s strategic thrusts in driving a Creative Economy, a Connected Society and a Distinctive City through establishing successful People, Public, and Private Partnerships.

The jobholder will cultivate and grow a culture of arts philanthropy by building strategic partnerships with donors, corporates, and community stakeholders, mobilising private giving and support to sustain the arts ecosystem and strengthen the capabilities of arts organisations and practitioners in Singapore.

What You Will Be Working On

Development and implementation of strategies for arts philanthropy

• Assist in the implementation of data-driven strategies to grow individual and corporate giving to the arts
• Track and monitor philanthropy trends to inform strategy
• Support the review of existing philanthropic initiatives to assess relevance, recommending adjustments where necessary
• Assist in the rollout of new giving strategies, including administrative and coordination support for the establishment of an endowment fund and other giving approaches

Programme Management of recognition platform: Patron of the Arts awards

• Assist in the coordination and management of the end-to-end awards process, including nominations, evaluation, to the awards ceremony
• Support engagement and communication with arts organisations, donors, and corporate partners throughout the awards cycle
• Coordinate with the appointed events agency (EMC) to support smooth delivery of the awards ceremony
• Assist with post-awards follow-up to support relationship stewardship with award recipients
• Effective administration and stewardship of the Sustain the Arts (stART) Fund and/or private donations
• Process and coordinate the evaluation and approval of grant applications
• Support grant disbursement, utilisation tracking and compliance monitoring for all awarded grants
• Assist in check-ins and engagements with grantees under guidance of the team lead
• Coordinate the appointed consultancy, including progress reviews, and quality oversight
• Support the end-to-end management and delivery of the annual stART Impact Evaluation

Report, including data collection, review, and finalisation

• Assist in preparing regular updates for donors on fund utilisation and impact
• Support the review and help implement improvements to management processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

Effective management of administrative and operational responsibilities in support of the Strategic Partnerships & Engagement department

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and documentation across all philanthropic initiatives
• Track and monitor budgets, expenditures, and prepare timely reports for management and stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, engagements, and events with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide general operational support to the philanthropy team
• Support cross-function and cross-department initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant experience in philanthropy, fundraising or grants management
• Relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and events management, including vendor management
• Experience working within Singapore's arts and cultural ecosystem, with good understanding of arts organisations, the funding landscape and sector-specific challenges, would be advantageous

Functional Competencies Required

• Business Development & Needs Analysis
• Sector/ Industry Programme Development and Management
• Industry/Sector Partnership Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Contract Management
• Policy Design & Implementation