Senior Manager/ Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships

National Council of Social Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore seeks a proactive professional to spearhead fundraising and engagement initiatives. The role involves cultivating donor relationships, strategizing fundraising efforts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve the organization's philanthropic goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in business development within the social services sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement is advantageous.
• Proficient in data management and analysis.
• Ability to cultivate donor relations and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Achieve fundraising targets through various donation platforms.
• Strengthen engagement with existing donors.
• Develop strategies for new donor relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Business development and marketing

Excellent communication skills

Basic data literacy

Education

At least 5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

Contribute to:
1. Achieving Community Chest's philanthropy and engagement goals, including mobilisation of donations and resources for the social service sector.
2. Brokering and facilitating fundraising and engagement partnerships with corporate donors from the Private Sector.
3. Deepening existing partnerships and donation support from corporate accounts.
4. Planning, organising and enhancing cause-based fundraising initiatives with corporate partners.
5. Working with various business units within the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) to develop fundraising and engagement strategies via a data-driven approach in achieving Community Chest's fundraising commitment.

What you will be working on:

1. Perform relationship and engagement functions to achieve fundraising targets through all existing donation platforms (eg. outright donations and SHARE programme, engagement activities, fundraising events) for respective industry segment(s) and specific accounts with supervision from Head of Department (HOD).

2. Strengthen the engagement and relationship with existing donors through regular and robost donor stewardship to enhance donor experience to promote continued support.

3. Manage, measure and be accountable for the annual KPIs assigned by HOD, and enable the achievement of NCSS' goals, including participating in events and programmes.

4. Cultivate and build up relationship with potential new donors by strategising the approach and implementation plan, in consultation with HOD.

5. Cultivate positive working relationships with internal stakeholders within NCSS in achieving philanthropy and engagement outcomes.

6. Any other duties as assigned by HOD that are aligned to Community Chest's strategic purposes.

7. This position is required to carry out regular presentations and engage a variety of audience profiles.

What we are looking for:

Personal Competencies:

1. Thinking clearly and making sound judgements

2. Serving with heart, commitment and purpose

3. Social service sector knowledge

4. Data management and analysis

5. Business acumen

6. Donor relations and stewardship

Skills Required:

1. Fundraising

2. Business development and marketing

3. Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with high confidence in public speaking

4. Basic data literacy and comfortable with analysing spreadsheets and dashboards

5. Microsoft Office

Experience and Education:

At least 5 years of relevant experience

Experience in the following will be an added advantage:

1. Partnerships and Community Engagement

2. Business Development

3. Sales and Marketing

4. Fundraising

5. People-Private-Public sector collaborations

6. Digital marketing

7. Social services

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Council of Social Service

NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs, and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg