Fundraising Assistant Director

Life Community Services Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service agency in Singapore seeks a dedicated Fundraiser to lead initiatives supporting children and families. Responsibilities include developing a financial sustainability plan, managing fundraising campaigns, and cultivating donor relationships. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising strategies and tools.
• Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a financial sustainability plan for fundraising goals.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities.
• Lead, plan and execute all fundraising activities.
• Lead fundraising activities and events.
• Manage donor database and track engagement.

Skills

Multitask

Management Skills

Organisational Skills

grant applications

Fundraising

Social Services

Negotiation Skills

fundraising events

Team Management

fundraising strategies

Non-profit Program Development

Team Player

Non-profit Fund Development

Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

fundraising experience

leadership skills

Education

Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Fundraiser who has a passion for children to lead our organization's fundraising initiatives. This role is pivotal in leading the development of a comprehensive financial sustainability plan and to execute effective fundraising strategies to support our mission and programmes. The position will expand and diversify our funding sources, cultivate relationships with donors, and manage fundraising campaigns and events, to support the growth plans of the agency. If you have the skills and passion for fundraising and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children, we welcome you to apply.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Planning

• Develop a financial sustainability plan with comprehensive fundraising goals, budget and fundraising strategies, in line with the organisation’s vision and mission.
• Work closely with the Board and senior management team to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities and set annual fundraising targets and performance metrics to measure success.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Foster collaboration across all areas of the organization to ensure alignment in achieving fundraising goals.

Donor Cultivation & Stakeholder Management

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit financial contributions and gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Develop personalized stewardship plans to recognize and engage donors.
• Represent the organisation at relevant events and engage with key supporters to build lasting win-win connections.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Research and apply for grants that align with the organization's programs and initiatives.
• Develop compelling proposals and reports to secure funding from diverse sources.

Event Planning & Campaigns

• Lead, plan and execute all fundraising activities, including major donor cultivation, online campaigns and special events.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns to generate financial support and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create promotional materials for campaigns.

Framework and Process Oversight

• Enhance and formalise donor engagement and management processes.
• Uphold legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all interactions with donors and stakeholders.

Data Management & Reporting

• Oversee donor database management to track contributions, donor interactions, and campaign effectiveness.
• Analyse donor data to identify trends, and review donor engagement strategies to assess the effectiveness of fundraising programmes, making data-driven and research-backed decisions to optimize fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

Experience and Competencies

• Degree holder in the area of Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Relevant working experience with minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, grants, and managing successful campaigns. Experience in the social service sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising strategies and tools.
• Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, with experience in team development and collaborating across teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and derive insights to inform strategic decisions.

Tell employers what skills you have

Ability to Multitask

Management Skills

Organisational Skills

grant applications

Fundraising

Social Services

Negotiation Skills

fundraising events

Team Management

fundraising strategies

Non-profit Program Development

Team Player

Non-profit Fund Development

Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

fundraising experience

leadership skills