Senior Associate, Partnerships

RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSVP Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to manage internal and external stakeholders and drive fundraising avenues for long-term financial sustainability. You will partner with the Executive Director to develop strategies, cultivate donors, and secure funding for programmes and initiatives.

Responsibilities include building relationships with individuals, corporate sponsors, and funding agencies, coordinating fundraising activities, and evaluating outcomes to adjust plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and event management preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, independent and fast-paced worker.
• Excellent written proposals and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to achieve long-term organisational sustainability.
• Actively seek out and cultivate partnerships with potential donors, sponsors, and funding agencies to secure financial support for the organisation’s programmes and initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders including existing/ potential individual donors, corporates, and funding organisations.
• Work closely with team members and various stakeholders to organise and manage fundraising efforts to achieve fundraising targets.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising efforts to ensure effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Communicate effectively the impact of RSVP Singapore’s programmes and initiatives to stakeholders through presentations, written proposals and other communication channels.
• Advocate for the organisation’s mission and initiatives within the community and among potential donors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Bilingual

Sales background

Job description

RSVP Singapore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual who will play a critical role in managing both internal and external stakeholders, as well as proactively seeking out fundraising avenues and partnerships to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to achieve long-term organisational sustainability
• Actively seek out and cultivate partnerships with potential donors, sponsors, and funding agencies to secure financial support for the organisation’s programmes and initiatives
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders including existing/ potential individual donors, corporates, and funding organisations
• Work closely with team members and various stakeholders to organise and manage fundraising efforts to achieve fundraising targets
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising efforts to ensure effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed
• Communicate effectively the impact of RSVP Singapore’s programmes and initiatives to stakeholders through presentations, written proposals and other communication channels
• Advocate for the organisation’s mission and initiatives within the community and among potential donors

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively, with strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated learning attitude and aptitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in fundraising and event management, particularly within the social service sector, is preferred
• A strong team player
• Effectively bilingual will be an advantage
• A sales background would be beneficial

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.