Head of Development

Tanglin Trust School Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanglin Trust School Ltd in Singapore invites an inspirational Head of Development to shape a comprehensive fundraising strategy. You will lead major gifts, donor cultivation and solicitation, campaigns and stewardship, while building a strong donor pipeline.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Head of TTS Foundation, you will engage with senior donors and represent the School in fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
• Proven ability to develop and implement major gifts programmes.
• Strong strategic thinking and diplomatic relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts, donor cultivation and solicitation, and stewardship, including fundraising campaigns.
• Translate the School’s priorities into a comprehensive fundraising strategy and donor pipeline management.
• Represent the School in philanthropic engagements and manage relationships with significant donors and stakeholders.

Job description

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is an international school in One-North, Singapore, offering an outstanding education for expatriate students. The school educates boys and girls aged 3-18 years. We respect and nurture all students as individuals, seeking to inspire and celebrate their efforts in pursuing intellectual, moral, cultural, social and physical development.

Embedding a culture of philanthropy in the School community amongst students, teachers, staff, parents and alumni is one of our key priorities. Philanthropy funds exceptional opportunities helping to drive sustainability initiatives, encourage student leadership and service activities, give access to inspirational visitors and significantly drive both participation and excellence in our sports and arts programmes.

We are now seeking a Head of Development who will work closely with the Director of Business Development and Head of TTS Foundation to translate the School’s strategic priorities into a comprehensive fundraising strategy and programme designed to grow philanthropic income.

As the Head you will provide strategic and operational leadership across fundraising, with particular responsibility for major gifts, donor cultivation and solicitation, stewardship, fundraising campaigns and the management of the School’s donor pipeline. You will personally manage relationships with Tanglin’s most significant prospective and existing donors and will be a senior representative of the School in philanthropic and donor engagement.

The successful candidate will bring experience and success in leading fundraising, confidence with major donors and senior executives and the ability to be calm and diplomatic under pressure.

We are looking for someone who values team culture and will encourage this through their leadership.

Closing date for applications is 09:00am on 12/11/2026