Sr Manager/Manager, Philantrophic Partnerships, Corporates 3 National Council of Social Service[...]
1 week ago
What the role is:
A little bit about who we are... The Community Chest, formed since 1983, is the largest centralised fund-raising body for social services in Singapore to lighten social service organisations from the burden of fundraising. The mandate of the Group was expanded in 2015 to include the role of Secretariat to the President’s Challenge, Office of the President of Singapore, and has gone beyond traditional fund-raising to engaging the community, public, family offices, foundations and the corporates in creating sustainable solutions to address social challenges and foster a more inclusive society.
The role as we see it... We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Philanthropic Partnerships team, focusing on fundraising and partnership development with individual donors, Family Offices, Foundations and Legacy Partners. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and executing strategies to engage philanthropic donors, corporations, and partners to support the mission and programs of the Community Chest of Singapore. You will lead efforts to secure funding while building long-term partnerships that maximize resources and drive social impact. You should take pride in your commitment to excellence, both individually and within a team, possess a keen attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. We place a premium on your ability in managing demanding stakeholder relationships with professionalism and poise. You excel under pressure, adeptly resolve conflicts, and focus on building sustainable, long-term partnerships.
What you will be working on:
Strategy Development:
Create and implement comprehensive strategies to engage philanthropic donors and partners, aligning efforts with the organization's mission and objectives. Identify and establish partnerships with philanthropic donors, corporations, government agencies, trade associations, and Social Service Agencies (SSAs) to leverage resources and maximize impact. Identify and cultivate new donor segments/revenue streams by leveraging the extensive suite of NCSS resources, including matching grants and government-backed initiatives.
Sector Development & Advocacy:
Foster and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other stakeholders to increase the giving of Time, Treasure and Talent. Lead sector-specific fundraising initiatives, including campaigns, events, and appeals, in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure fundraising efforts are aligned with organizational goals. Work with Committees and key stakeholders to strategise and implement various philanthropic and volunteerism initiatives.
Donor Management, Insights and Reporting:
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting on fundraising activities to ensure accountability and transparency. Utilize and refine donor data and insights to enhance donor experience and satisfaction. Ensure risk management / mitigation on systems and public facing platforms and touchpoints.
Strategic Communication:
Craft compelling messages and materials that effectively convey the impact of philanthropic support and partnerships to donors, partners, and the broader community.
What we are looking for:
Personal Competencies:
Highly motivated, meticulous and organised
Business acumen combined with high emotional intelligence
Analytical with the ability to make good judgement calls
Resourceful, agile and proactive in taking initiative
Embraces ambiguity while continuously seeks progress and improvement
Capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
Passionate about creating a meaningful impact in the social service sector
Skills & Knowledge:
Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts, grants, and/or partnerships
Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience in crafting persuasive proposals and presentations
Advanced data literacy and comfortable with analysing spreadsheets and dashboards
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Experience:
Experience in the following will be an added advantage:
Partnerships and Community Engagement
Business development
Sales and marketing
Fundraising
People-Private-Public sector collaborations
Digital marketing
Special Certification(s):
Knowledge of social services and experience with public service procurement practices will be an added advantage.
About National Council of Social Service
NCSS is a statutory board and an umbrella body for some 450 member social service organisations in Singapore. Our 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. Since 1992, NCSS has taken over the functions of the former Singapore Council of Social Service (SCSS) and Community Chest of Singapore. As we stay focused on our vision to nurture a compassionate society, grow an impactful sector and enable the people we serve to lead dignified lives, we are guided by our core values of passion, impact, collaboration, and courage.
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