Executive/Senior Executive, Gift Stewardship Team (Stewardship function)

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive for the Gift Stewardship Team within the Development Office. The role focuses on ensuring donor gifts are used per donor intent and university policies, with collaboration across multiple departments.

The successful candidate will manage donor requests, refine stewardship policies, and maintain gift documentation while upholding compliance and accuracy in reporting.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines autonomously.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and data validation.
• Basic accounting knowledge is advantageous for the role.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and apply university policies for gift administration.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Recent graduates welcome to develop expertise in philanthropy and gift stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with university-wide gift administrators and stakeholders to ensure compliant use of philanthropic contributions.
• Manage donor requests and internal stakeholder queries regarding gift utilization.
• Develop and refine policies and best practices for gift stewardship and reporting.
• Maintain a comprehensive registry of gift documents and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with the University's statutes, policies, and guidelines.

Skills

Excel expert

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Executive/Senior Executive, Gift Stewardship Team (Stewardship function)

University-Level Unit: Development Office

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Major Gifts & Operations

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

About Us

At the National University of Singapore's Development Office, we are committed to advancing our mission through the effective stewardship of philanthropic gifts. This role is crucial in ensuring that contributions are utilized in alignment with donor intentions and university policies. If you have a passion for philanthropy and aspire to build a career in development work, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with university-wide gift administrators and key stakeholders to facilitate the effective and compliant use of philanthropic contributions, ensuring alignment with donor intent and university policies.
• Manage donor requests and internal stakeholder queries regarding gift utilization.
• Develop and refine policies and best practices for gift stewardship and reporting.
• Maintain a comprehensive registry of gift documents and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with the University's statutes, policies, and guidelines.

Why join us

• Be part of a dynamic team that supports professional growth and innovation.
• Work at a prestigious institution with a commitment to excellence.
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference.

We welcome individuals passionate about philanthropy and stewardship who are eager to contribute to the university's legacy of excellence and innovation.

Who are we looking for

• A highly organised individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines autonomously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced features such as PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data validation, complemented by solid data cleaning, analysis, and summarisation skills.
• Basic accounting knowledge will be an advantage to be successful in the role.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, enabling effective engagement with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and the use of technology to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• A clear understanding or willingness to learn and apply the University's statutes, policies, and guidelines relevant to gift administration and stewardship.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, demonstrating stakeholder management skills and fostering teamwork.
• We welcome applicants who are recent graduates with the motivation to develop their expertise in philanthropy and gift stewardship.