Assistant Director
6 days ago
Company description:
The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore
Job description:
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Director (Fundraising) supports the Director of Development in leading and managing all fundraising initiatives at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine). The incumbent plays a key role in driving philanthropic support at the major and principal gift levels, and in overseeing class giving, alumni engagement, and digital fundraising strategies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
- Support in managing and executing the School's fundraising strategy.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for major and principal gifts to advance NUS Medicine's priorities.
- Manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects, delivering on individual and team fundraising targets.
- Partner with senior leadership, faculty, and volunteers to engage donors through tailored cultivation and solicitation plans.
- Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline through prospect research and qualification.
Programme and Campaign Management
- Lead class, alumni, and commencement giving initiatives in support of the School's broader advancement goals.
- Drive the conceptualisation and implementation of digital fundraising and donor communication campaigns.
- Oversee production of fundraising collaterals, online content, and stewardship materials.
- Evaluate fundraising programmes and recommend improvements based on performance metrics.
Stakeholder and Governance Management
- Work with faculty, researchers, and domain experts to develop compelling fundraising proposals.
- Ensure full compliance with NUS Advancement policies and procedures in all aspects of donor engagement, gift processing, and reporting.
- Liaise with NUS Development Office and relevant administrative units to ensure consistency in donor communications, governance, and recognition.
Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and develop a small team of fundraisers and donor engagement staff.
- Drive a performto the Director of Development, representing the unit at internal and external meetings, overseeing operations, and ensuring smooth decision-making continuity.
- Support the preparation of management reports, budgets, and planning documents for the Development function.
Qualifications
- A bachelor degree from a recognised institution.
- At least 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, or advancement, preferably in the higher education, healthcare, or non-profit sectors.
- Proven track record in securing major gifts (≥ S$100,000) and managing donor portfolios.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide a small team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in developing persuasive proposals and cases for support.
- Strategic, analytical, and results-driven, with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable representing the University in donor and partner-facing settings.
- Commitment to professional learning and continuous development.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Dean-Med-Development & Outreach - Development
Employee Referral Eligible:
Job requisition ID : 30863
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