Senior Associate Director/ Deputy Director, Development

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 180.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore seeks a strategic fundraising leader to oversee the full spectrum of philanthropic development, shaping and implementing fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives to advance the School’s vision of Transforming Medicine, Improving Lives.

The role requires a proven fundraising track record, strong leadership, and the ability to build and manage relationships with corporate and high-net-worth supporters, while collaborating with academic and

Qualifikationen

• Proven fundraising track record and network of corporate or high net worth individuals
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in healthcare or higher education sector preferred
• Strong strategic and creative planning ability
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Ability to oversee multiple pillars of philanthropy and donor stewardship

Aufgaben

• Accountable to achieve fundraising targets set by senior management.
• Conceptualize and lead the implementation of the philanthropic development strategy.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver on fundraising targets and donor stewardship.
• Oversee Donor Engagement, Events, Communications, Admin and Governance Pillars.
• Develop relationships with existing donors to generate further support.
• Identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects for Major and Mid-Level Gifts (S$10,000+).
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to identify opportunities for support and funding.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Donor engagement

Healthcare/education sector knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Duke-NUS Medical School has made great strides in its mission to nurture clinical innovators and translate medical discoveries into better health through the generous support of its stakeholders and benefactors. To build up Duke-NUS’s long term financial sustainability through philanthropic funding, the School is inviting applications for this position to oversee the whole spectrum of development work. The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership and contribute to the formulation and implementation of fundraising strategies and plans to advance the School’s vision of Transforming Medicine, Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to achieve fundraising targets set by the School’s senior management.
• Conceptualize and lead the implementation of Duke-NUS’ philanthropic development strategy
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver on fundraising targets, stewardship of donors and capitalising senior leadership in fundraising efforts
• Actively oversee Development’s Donor Engagement, Events and Communications, Admin and Governance Pillars
• Develop sustained, consistent and deep relationships with existing donors to generate further support for the School
• Identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects to acquire new Major and Mid-Level Gifts to broaden the donor base (S$10,000 and above Gifts)
• Actively collaborate with colleagues and faculty in Office of Research, Office of Education and Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to identify new opportunities for support and scope out causes for funding
• Lead donor engagement team to research, draft and prepare tailored proposals, presentations and appeal letters for gift solicitation that match the interests of prospects with the needs of Duke-NUS
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies in relations with gift administration processes, donor stewardship, fundraising activities and reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to senior management and internal stakeholders
• Steward key stakeholders and partners, such as NUS Development Office and SingHealth, to continue established relations and develop new meaningful relations
• Develop communications strategies that raise awareness about Duke-NUS’ vision and impact to inspire action and support fundraising efforts
• Lead internal and external fundraising and stewardship events
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a reputable University, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant work experience in fundraising, business development, private banking, client-servicing or similar, of which at least 7 – 10 years are in a managerial/leadership role
• Prior experience in the healthcare or higher education sector would be advantageous.
• Proven fundraising track record and network of corporate or high net worth (HNW) individuals
• Strong strategic and creative planning ability
• Excellent communicator and with great interpersonal and relationship-building abilities to engage a diverse group of stakeholders
• Highly organised, numerate and values attention to detail
• People-oriented and experienced in aligning project needs with stakeholder interests
• Values discretion in preparing and handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to effectively multi task and perform well under pressure with limited resources, both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with the philanthropic landscape in Singapore and the immediate region
• Able to mentor younger team members and build their capacity
• Passionate about philanthropy for higher education, and creating meaningful impact for the wider community

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.