Executive, Community Partnerships (6-months maternity cover)

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is seeking an Executive to support fundraising initiatives and events. The role involves coordinating donor relations, managing follow-ups, providing logistical support for events, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in fundraising or event management, a diploma in a related field, and strong skills in communication and teamwork. Working hours are primarily weekdays with potential weekend commitments for events.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising or event management.
• Experience in local markets and social service sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying fundraising opportunities.
• Help maintain donor relationships through follow-up.
• Support various giving programs with coordination and documentation.
• Provide operational support for fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate volunteer involvement for events.
• Maintain accurate administrative records.

Skills

Event management

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in related discipline

Job description

Summary of Job

The Executive supports the Director (Community Partnerships) in the day-to-day coordination of fundraising initiatives, events, and marketing activities. He/she assists with donor servicing, including handling donor matters, managing follow-ups, and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. The role also includes providing logistical and administrative support for fundraising events and selected external engagements, ensuring smooth execution and positive stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assist in identifying fundraising opportunities and support relationship-building efforts with donors and partners.
• Help maintain existing donor relationships by providing timely follow-up and stewardship.
• Support a range of giving programmes (e.g., recurring gifts, online donations, grant applications, events) through coordination, documentation, and basic administrative tasks.
• Provide operational support to ensure fundraising campaigns and activities are delivered smoothly and according to established processes.
• Work with the Volunteer Manager to coordinate volunteer involvement for fundraising and event activities.
• Provide clear instructions and on-ground support to volunteers during events and logistical setup.
• Support event execution and external engagements as directed, ensuring alignment with Make-A-Wish Singapore’s mission and branding guidelines.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including budgets, revenue tracking, proposals, contact databases, and event documentation.
• Ensure assigned tasks comply with charity governance requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Experience

• At least one to two years of experience in fundraising / event management.
• Experience in local markets (e.g. Singapore) and social service sector preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma holder in any related discipline.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities)

• Event management for fundraising activities including marquee events.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver persuasive presentations and connect with the audience.
• Interpersonal skills to motivate colleagues and volunteers.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Teamwork to work effectively, successfully and professionally with colleagues, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and vendors.

Other Details

Official Working hours

8:30am – 5:30pm / 9:00am – 6:00pm

Candidate may be required to work on weekends for events that fall outside weekdays. Off-in-lieu will be provided.