Philanthropy Fundraising Lead

WWF-Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF-Singapore seeks a Philanthropy Fundraising Lead to drive major gifts and grants, building lasting relationships with individual donors, family offices and foundations across Singapore and SEA. You will craft compelling proposals, manage donor stewardship, and ensure program milestones are met in collaboration with internal teams.

The role requires a strong track record in high-value fundraising, excellent English communication, and proficiency with CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with excellent results.
• 至少5年在咨询、业务发展、筹款、环境传播、项目管理等相关工作经验（新加坡有 proven 成就）。
• 出色的口头和书面英文表达能力，能够为提案和报告定制语言和语气。

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains major donor strategy and workplan.
• Manages donor cycle from identification to renewal and records in CRM.
• Prepares customized funding proposals for major gift prospects.
• Researches and writes grants; provides timely reporting and ensures grant compliance.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Proposal writing

CRM software

English comms

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

CRM software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The mission of the Philanthropy team is to contribute significant, sustainable levels of philanthropic funding to support the local (Singapore-based) and regional (SEA-based) conservation, sustainability and education programmes in order to advance WWF’s mission. The team works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to assist in the implementation of WWF-Singapore’s philanthropy strategy.

The Philanthropy Fundraising Lead is expected to raise substantial funds from individuals, family offices/foundations, philanthropic organisations, as well as to build effective relationships with various stakeholders. Responsible for the effective stewardship of current donors and supporters, the role works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to cultivate and retain ongoing relationships, and ensures programme milestones are met.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Gifts and Grants (70%)

• Develops and maintains an annual major donor strategy and workplan
• Manages the donor cycle by tracking and monitoring prospects and donors through all phases: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal, and capturing all activity within the CRM system
• Prepares and presents highly customized, compelling funding proposals to major gift prospects
• Researches and writes grants; provides timely reporting and ensures compliance as required with grant awards
• Designs budget models and be accountable for achieving income targets; and ensures that project implementation and funds are spent for impact within contractual milestones
• Ensures appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of financial commitments (gift acknowledgement, coordinating thank-you’s, ensuring the implementation of donor recognition activities)
• Oversees the process of signing gift agreements, contracts and no-cost extensions; seeking internal approval and legal advice as appropriate
• Proactively seek and manage environmental and conservation news which may be of interest to the Philanthropy audience

Research and Data Management (15%)

• Conducts prospective major donors, trusts and foundations, multilateral grants and board of directors research including profiling and preparing of bios
• Assists in research and preparation of briefing documents for HNWIs, VIPs, the government, and other stakeholders
• Works with the Head of Philanthropy to fulfill requirements of internal due diligence processes including software and database management

Events and Administrative Support (15%)

• Assists in organising bespoke events, activities and fundraisers for existing donors and prospects; coordinates RSVPs
• Prepares talking points, key messages, and briefings for bespoke events targeted at HNWI and major donors
• Drafts and manages communication and /invitations to stakeholders
• Supports logistics of donor and prospects for conservation project site visits across APAC, including itineraries and budgets, in collaboration with APAC Network Offices, where applicable

IV. Profile:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with excellent results. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in advisory, business development, philanthropy or environmental communications, project management, and / or fundraising, with proven success in Singapore
• Proven track record in high-value target achievement
• Outstanding verbal and written English expression, including an ability to craft language and tone for proposals, impact reports, newsletters,and other correspondences
• Experience in cultivating relationships and support effective stewardship of granting organisations and donors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM software
• Adheres to WWF’s values which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

Having these are a plus

• Grant writing experience
• Have a passion towards conservation and science