Fundraising Assistant Director

2 days ago


Singapore Life Community Services Society Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Fundraiser who has a passion for children to lead our organization's fundraising initiatives. This role is pivotal in leading the development of a comprehensive financial sustainability plan and to execute effective fundraising strategies to support our mission and programmes. The position will expand and diversify our funding sources, cultivate relationships with donors, and manage fundraising campaigns and events, to support the growth plans of the agency. If you have the skills and passion for fundraising and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children, we welcome you to apply.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Planning

  • Develop a financial sustainability plan with comprehensive fundraising goals, budget and fundraising strategies, in line with the organisation's vision and mission.
  • Work closely with the Board and senior management team to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities and set annual fundraising targets and performance metrics to measure success.
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
  • Foster collaboration across all areas of the organization to ensure alignment in achieving fundraising goals.

Donor Cultivation & Stakeholder Management

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit financial contributions and gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and stakeholders.
  • Develop personalized stewardship plans to recognize and engage donors.
  • Represent the organisation at relevant events and engage with key supporters to build lasting win-win connections.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

  • Research and apply for grants that align with the organization's programs and initiatives.
  • Develop compelling proposals and reports to secure funding from diverse sources.

Event Planning & Campaigns

  • Lead, plan and execute all fundraising activities, including major donor cultivation, online campaigns and special events.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns to generate financial support and community engagement.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create promotional materials for campaigns

Framework and Process Oversight

  • Enhance and formalise donor engagement and management processes.
  • Uphold legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all interactions with donors and stakeholders.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Oversee donor database management to track contributions, donor interactions, and campaign effectiveness.
  • Analyse donor data to identify trends, and review donor engagement strategies to assess the effectiveness of fundraising programmes, making data-driven and research-backed decisions to optimize fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

  • Degree holder in the area of Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Relevant working experience with minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, grants, and managing successful campaigns. Experience in the social service sector is preferred.
  • Familiarity with digital fundraising strategies and tools
  • Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.
  • Strong people leadership and management skills, with experience in team development and collaborating across teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and derive insights to inform strategic decisions.
Tell employers what skills you have

Ability to Multitask
Management Skills
Organisational Skills
grant applications
Fundraising
Social Services
Negotiation Skills
fundraising events
Team Management
fundraising strategies
Non-profit Program Development
Team Player
Non-profit Fund Development
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
fundraising experience
leadership skills

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