Fundraising Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING AT ACRES.

Our vision is “A world where animals are treated with compassion and respect.” The most powerful way to create such a world is to be the change. This means respecting animals and people who learn compassion and respect through receiving and observing from us. This includes our volunteers, members of the public, other stakeholders, as well as our own colleagues who hustle hard to move things along, to speak up for the animals, and cheer each other on.

This approach of being the change also applies to one of our objectives which is to “educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly”. So we strive for our lifestyles to also be aligned around this objective.

We also look for these qualities in all our staff to help foster a positive work culture:

• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with a diverse range of people, showing empathy, appreciation, humility, and support for others.
• Demonstrates a proactive, positive service orientation towards colleagues, volunteers, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Handles interpersonal tension and conflict with compassion and respect, aiming for win-win solutions whenever possible.
• Manages their emotions in healthy and effective ways.
• Embraces continuous learning and growth, staying open to feedback, self-study, peer learning, and lessons from both successes and failures.

Today, our small team of staff and volunteers continues to help the helpless and give voice to the voiceless, touching one life at a time. In summary,
– We save lives, big and small.
– We try out best to give care and sanctuary to those who need it.
– We share their stories with thousands online and in-person.
– We educate, so that we might one day be out of a job.

Our work is a synchronised mess, everyone is doing everything at the same time, but it gets done. You show up to work not just for the perks, but to live your passion, even when it isn’t pretty at times. For the animals, for our community, and for each other.

ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre and our office is nestled in one of the few remaining rustic areas of Singapore, surrounded by farms in Sungei Tengah. The nearest MRT station is Choa Chu Kang, where a shuttle bus departs at 9.00am. This ensures our team arrives on time to begin work at 9.30am and wrap up by 5.00pm (except for the wildlife rescue officer role, which has different hours). Our simple office is surrounded by nature – from wild birds, toads, insects and plenty of vegetation – motivating you more towards the cause we serve

At the heart of our work and vision is the desire to prevent animal suffering and promote compassion, respect, and the need to be kind and responsible stewards. Aligned with this principle, ACRES upholds our commitment to the animals through a policy that prohibits the consumption of meat and seafood on our premises, whether by our staff, volunteers, or visitors, including instances where they are representing ACRES or utilising ACRES’s vehicles. We hold steadfast in our commitment through a fully vegan menu during ACRES-sponsored events, including staff gatherings. With these initiatives, we hope to minimise animal suffering, nurture dialogues, and uphold our dedication to wholeheartedly serving animals and the individuals who love them.

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ACRES is looking for a seasoned fundraiser to join our tight-knit team. In this role, you’ll use your expert communication skills and keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, manage fundraising campaigns, and build relationships with donors and supporters. You’ll coordinate events, write proposals, recruit and lead volunteers, all while helping ACRES meet its financial targets.

We seek someone who believes in the mission of ACRES and has the drive to enhance our current fundraising efforts and deliver new strategies.

Objectives of this role

• Plan and execute fundraising events to help the organisation meet our mission’s financial targets.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns (physical and online) to meet our mission’s financial needs and targets.
• Form and maintain strong meaningful relationships with external stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Research and engage individuals and corporations that are interested in philanthropic programmes.
• Plan and execute ACRES’s key fundraising events, such as (but not limited to) the annual charity gala dinner, two open houses and one carnival.
• Coordinate and participate in external fundraising event opportunities.
• Strategise and manage fundraising campaigns, such as (but not limited to) the island-wide donation plaques, corporate giving, partner collaborations, fundraising events and open houses.
• Liaise with corporates to execute corporate engagement sessions and ensure deliverables are met.
• Work together with the Fundraising Manager (Supporters Engagement) and Finance Manager, to carry out quarterly fundraising analyses to align with the year’s targets.
• Ensure that the donor database is kept up to date by entering data on income streams.
• Submit social media (written and visual) content for publicity and updates on ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and periodic staff gatherings to stay up to date with the organisations’s activities and programmes.
• Stay up-to-date and work within the compliance requirements and code of governance pertaining to fundraising set forth by regulating agencies.

Required skills and qualifications

• At least two (2) years’ experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events.
• Able to work in the office at least three (3) days a week, with a two (2) days Work-From-Home, and on weekend when required (off in-lieu hours applicable). You may need to return to office for meetings/events on WFH days, when needed.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Certification, diploma, or similar qualification related to fundraising, marketing or events.
• Competence with donor management systems (Salesforce, MailChimp, Charity Portal) is preferred.
• Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters.
• Confidence in public speaking.

Salary

Executive position: $2,500 during three (3) months’ probation; Upon confirmation, $2,700 and eligible for a $450 quarterly bonus, subject to performance. All amounts indicated are before CPF deduction.

Manager position: $3,050 during three (3) months’ probation; Upon confirmation, $3,250 and eligible for a $450 quarterly bonus, subject to performance. All amounts indicated are before CPF deduction.

The positions are only open to Singaporeans / PRs.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,050.00 - $3,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• GCE 'O' Level or GCE 'N' Level (Preferred)

Experience:

• events/fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class 3 Driving Licence (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore 698917

Expected Start Date: 15/03/2025

Tell employers what skills you have

Ability to Multitask
Service Orientation
Strong Attention To Detail
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Basic design
Event Management
Philanthropy
Networking
Writing
Team Player
Communications
Event coordination

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