Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Manager, Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships di St. Andrew's Autism Centre Southwest (Singapore) - Maukerja

Objective

The Manager, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure long-term philanthropic income and strategic partnerships that advance SAAC's mission and strategic priorities. The role will cultivate, steward and grow relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, family offices, key corporate partners to build sustainable funding and long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Philanthropy & Major Giving

• Develop and deliver annual/multi-year fundraising strategies, aligned with SAAC’s strategic priorities, to sustainably and consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Own a portfolio of major donors, foundations, family offices and philanthropic partners, leading the full cycle from identification and cultivation to solicitation, to grow average gift size, secure multi-year commitments and broaden the donor base.
• Lead the development of compelling proposals, concept papers and impact reports to secure more grants and funding.
• Support leadership and Board members in donor engagement and fundraising opportunities.

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and develop partnerships with key corporations, foundations, community organisations and institutions to create value beyond funding, including but not limited to – volunteerism, advocacy, skills-based support and programme collaborations.
• Negotiate and manage partnership and sponsorship agreements that address the organisational and community needs, ensuring deliverables are met.

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Lead donor stewardship by designing engagement plans with meaningful touchpoints throughout the year and ensuring timely acknowledgements and impact reporting, to lift donor retention and donation levels.
• Set standards for and oversee accurate donor records and relationship management in the CRM, to give the team reliable, insightful, and actionable data for strategic direction.

Strategy & Performance

• Track fundraising performance against targets and key performance indicators, and analyse donor and giving trends, to flag risks early and refine strategies that improve retention and giving levels.
• Prepare reports and insights for management and Board committees, and contribute to departmental planning, budgeting and organisational initiatives, to support informed decisions and sound allocation of resources.
• Monitor philanthropic trends and the funding landscape, to identify and act on emerging opportunities that open new funding streams.

Prospective candidates should have:

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, business development, partnerships or relationship management.
• Proven experience managing donor, corporate or stakeholder relationships, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, donors and corporate leaders confidently.
• Strong proposal writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Passion for the social service sector and improving outcomes for persons with autism.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the social service, healthcare, education or non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with major gifts, grant fundraising and corporate partnerships.
• Experience using CRM or donor management systems.

In addition to a competitive compensation package vis a vis the rest of the social sector, the Manager, Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships can look forward to working in a collaborative and supportive team environment with fellow leaders all committed to SAAC’s vision of “Enabling persons with autism to lead dignified and meaningful lives”.