Manager

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee the preparation of reports and assist in fundraising activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, and a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience. Candidates should be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for higher education and the nonprofit sector is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated excellence in administrative work.
• Strong detail-oriented skills with multitasking capacity.
• Experience working with large, complex databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of reports for major gift fundraisers.
• Assist in packaging customized proposals.
• Coordinate events for enhancing donor involvement.

Skills

Administrative work

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation of essential reports and written materials for major gift fundraisers, such as gift agreements and terms of references, and to upload to the necessary systems.
• Assisting the communication and marketing specialist in packaging customized proposals.
• Implementing consistent due diligence process on prospects and donors to mitigate reputational risk to SMU and comply with MOE and IPC's corporate governance policies.
• Ensuring the accuracy of agreements, reports and conducting thorough third-eye checks.
• Coordinating events aimed at enhancing donor involvement, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Updating the Fundraising Manual when needed.
• Assisting the VP (Advancement and Alumni Relations) in drafting different management reports or producing relevant data.
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• Taking on the Secretariat role for certain management and fundraiser meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualificationsh3>

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated excellence in administrative work, CRM and communications.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Sharepoint, Raisers' Edge).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with familiarity of fundraising operations.
• Creative and critical thinker - able to gather, infer and synthesize information from multiple sources systematically and coherently.
• Strong, detail-oriented, multitasking skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and support a variety of personnel whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance in all administrative processes.
• Ability to find solutions and navigate the nuances and interpretations of external policies and internal guidelines to support advancement work.
• Experience working with large, complex databases preferred.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Passion for higher education and the nonprofit sector is desirable.

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.