Senior Manager Donor Engagement (Community Engagement and Partnerships)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's welfare organization in Singapore is looking for a Senior Manager of Donor Engagement. The successful candidate will lead donor engagement strategies to cultivate and retain corporate and philanthropic donors. Required qualifications include a degree and at least 8 years of experience in fundraising or stakeholder management, with strong skills in communication and relationship management. This role is pivotal in ensuring donor experiences are impactful and aligned with the organization's goals.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or stakeholder management.
• Minimum 2 years in a managerial position, preferably in social service or non-profit sector.
• Experience with corporate donors and individual philanthropists.

Responsibilities

• Implement donor engagement strategies aligned with fundraising objectives.
• Manage donor portfolios across corporate and philanthropic segments.
• Support fundraising events and donor engagement activities.

Skills

Fundraising strategies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Education

Minimum Degree holder

Job description

The Senior Manager of Donor Engagement leads the planning and delivery of the Society’s donor engagement strategies, with a focus on cultivating, stewarding and retaining corporate and philanthropic donors to advance the well-being of children. The role is responsible for translating engagement strategies into effective donor programmes, strong relationships and sustainable funding outcomes. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure donor engagement efforts are aligned with organisational priorities, service needs and safeguarding requirements, while delivering high-quality and innovative donor experiences that strengthen trust, impact and long-term commitment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Donor Engagement Strategy and Delivery

• Implement donor engagement strategies aligned with the Society’s overall supporter engagement and fundraising objectives.
• Manage donor portfolios across corporate and philanthropic segments,>\
• Identify opportunities to deepen donor relationships through,n
• Support the organisation of fundraising events and donor engagement activities, ensuring quality delivery and positive donor experience.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and>\ donor trends, giving patterns and engagement data to inform strategy refinement and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cross‑pillar collaboration with volunteer and partner engagement teams to strengthen integrated supporter engagement.

6. Any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Degree holder
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or stakeholder management, with at least 2 years in a managerial position, preferably in the social service or non‑profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor relationships and delivering fundraising campaigns or programmes.
• Experience working with corporate donors and individual philanthropists.
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance and safeguarding considerations in donor engagement.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and organisational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Relationship‑oriented and impact‑driven professional
• Strong judgement and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations
• Collaborative team player with a solutions‑focused mindset
• High integrity and strong commitment to the well‑being and protection of children