Director, Business Development and Sustainability

ChildFund India; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international NGO is seeking a Director of Business Development and Sustainability in Singapore. This role involves driving resource mobilization through institutional grants and CSR partnerships, and requires a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in fundraising and donor engagement. Strong skills in Salesforce CRM and communication are essential, alongside strategic thinking and negotiation abilities. The ideal candidate will mentor a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale CSR and institutional grants.
• Solid understanding of India's development funding landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of multi-channel resource mobilization strategy.
• Drive diversification of funding through various partnerships.
• Represent the organization in donor forums and alliances.

Skills

Business Development

Fundraising

Sales & Marketing

Donor Engagement

Resource Mobilization

Corporate Partnerships

Proficient in Salesforce CRM

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Business Development or related fields

Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director, Business Development and Sustainability

The ideal candidate for the Director, Business Development and Sustainability position should possess a Master's degree in Business Development, Fundraising, Sales & Marketing, or related fields. A Bachelor's degree with extensive experience may also be considered. Additionally, a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in business development, fundraising, donor engagement, resource mobilization, or private sector sales & marketing is required.The successful candidate must have a proven track record of securing large-scale CSR and institutional grants, along with demonstrated success in corporate partnerships, private sector engagement, and individual giving programs. A solid understanding of India's development funding landscape, CSR regulations, and blended financing trends is essential. Proficiency in Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, proposal budgeting, and donor systems is also a requirement. Fluency in English is a must, while knowledge of additional regional languages is considered an advantage.As the Director, Business Development and Sustainability, your primary responsibilities will include leading the design and implementation of a multi-channel resource mobilization strategy. You will be tasked with driving the diversification of funding through institutional grants, CSR partnerships, and individual giving programs. Building high-level relationships with donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) is crucial. Representing ChildFund in donor forums and resource mobilization alliances at national and international levels is also part of the role.Furthermore, you will oversee business development processes, including opportunity scanning, proposal writing, budgeting, and submission. It is important to mentor and strengthen a high-performing business development team, promote ethical fundraising practices, ensure donor compliance, and align with ChildFund's mission. Supporting emergency fundraising efforts during crises is also an essential aspect of the role.In terms of competencies, the ideal candidate should possess strategic thinking and innovation skills, expertise in donor intelligence and market analysis, strong negotiation and relationship management abilities, and proven leadership in technical writing for proposals. Furthermore, adaptive leadership skills for effective team management, risk management, and compliance are necessary.Other essential competencies include excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, advanced proficiency in Salesforce CRM and proposal management tools, and the ability to work in dynamic and high-pressure environments.To apply for this position, please send a covering letter (not exceeding one page) stating your suitability for the role, along with your updated CV to hidden_email that the subject line of your email reads "Application for the Director, Business Development and Sustainability".The application deadline for this position is August 21, 2025. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.,

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