Senior Associate/Associate, Grantmaking & Impact

PurposePhil Career; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate to support the grant lifecycle and drive operational excellence in its Grantmaking & Impact team, based in Singapore. You will collaborate across teams, onboard partners, prepare agreements, track disbursements, and help with due diligence, research, and knowledge sharing to advance Asia-wide social impact.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in nonprofit work, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Demonstrated interest in building a career in philanthropy and/or social impact space.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in an additional Southeast Asian language is an advantage.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies and support compliance with grantmaking requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grant Administration: Work across teams within ACF to ensure smooth and efficient grant management for ACF’s fund portfolio.
• Support the onboarding process of social impact partners aligned with ACF’s mission and strategy.
• Timely preparation, issuance, and tracking of grant agreements to partners.
• Oversee and track existing grant disbursements and reporting schedules to prevent lapses or disruptions in grant continuity.
• Maintain partner records and grant files within internal systems, ensuring data is accurate and reliable.
• Support due diligence, assessments, and evaluations of potential social impact partners in alignment with ACF’s compliance framework.
• Operations and Knowledge Support: Conduct background research to support grantmaking initiatives and donor engagement.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of communications for social impact partners and programmatic initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for events, including online and in-person convenings.
• Develop knowledge materials by preparing research summaries, partner profiles, and briefing materials.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

bout ACF

Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is an independent, trusted giving platform that aims to accelerate philanthropy in Asia for greater impact. Headquartered in Singapore, ACF aims to support individuals, families, and institutions as their trusted partner in philanthropy.

bout ACF

Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is an independent, trusted giving platform that aims to accelerate philanthropy in Asia for greater impact. Headquartered in Singapore, ACF aims to support individuals, families, and institutions as their trusted partner in philanthropy.

Established in 2022 by a group of philanthropists from the Asia Philanthropy Circle, ACF was born out of the pressing need for a regional platform to facilitate cross-border giving in Asia. Its mission is to unlock greater philanthropic giving, connect donors with nonprofit organisations, and scale support for meaningful social impact work in Asia.

Reporting to the Grantmaking Operations Director of the Grantmaking & Impact team, Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is looking for a Senior Associate/Associate who is passionate about encouraging and facilitating collaborative giving across a variety of social issues and geographies in Asia.

Role Overview

The Senior Associate/Associate will play a key role in the Grantmaking & Impact team, providing crucial support and contributing towards ACF’s mission and strategic direction. This role involves primarily supporting the grant lifecycle, as well as operational and knowledge management needs of the Grantmaking & Impact team.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Administration

• Work across teams within ACF to ensure smooth and efficient grant management for ACF’s fund portfolio
• Support the onboarding process of social impact partners that are in alignment with ACF’s mission and strategy;
• Timely preparation, issuance, and tracking of grant agreements to ACF’s social impact partners;
• Oversee and track existing grant disbursements and reporting schedules to prevent any lapses or disruptions in grant continuity;
• Maintain partner records and grant files within internal systems, ensuring data is accurate, current, well organized, and reliable.
• Support due diligence, assessments, and evaluations of potential social impact partners in alignment with ACF’s stringent compliance framework to enable high quality partnerships.
  
  

Operations and Knowledge Support

• Conduct thorough background research and compile issue-area information to support grantmaking initiatives, donor engagement and program development
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of communication materials related to social impact partners and programmatic initiatives for internal and external audiences.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for events, including online and in-person convenings.
• Assist knowledge development efforts by preparing research summaries, partner profiles, and briefing materials
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Demonstrated interest in building a career in philanthropy and/or social impact space.
• Experience in relationship-focused roles and/or exposure to the philanthropy sector is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in an additional Southeast Asian language is an advantage.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify discrepancies and support compliance with grantmaking requirements.
• Ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and support problem‑solving efforts.
• Resourceful self-starter comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to support additional administrative or project‑based tasks as needed.
  
  

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and CV to [e-mail]. All enquiries will be treated with strict confidence.

ACF is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer, selecting on merit regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic unrelated to the role.

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