Asia Philanthropy Circle

The Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer (CSEO) serves as part of senior management of APC, reporting to the CEO. The CSEO's job description is as follows:

Strategic Planning

● Works with the Board of Directors and the CEO to contribute to the design and implementation of APC's strategic plan

● Contributes to the annual operating plans, including identifying key priorities and initiatives that will shape APC's growth and impact

● Creates the annual strategy and operating plans to align staff members

● Lead and monitor the implementation of approved strategies and operating plans

Management

● Supports the CEO in the review and implementation of the organizational set-up

● Ensures an adequate level of staff engagement

● Supports staff development

● Identifies and designs solutions to enhance member engagement

Member Growth

● Develops member acquisition and engagement strategies, and oversees their execution

● Oversees staff in documenting and finetuning the "APC process" that allows for effective engagement of members and adds value to their philanthropic endeavors

● Continuously fosters an ongoing relationship of trust with members, and a continued unique value proposition for APC

● Oversees staff in the management of member engagement.

● Develop membership growth strategy in close collaboration with CEO

● Oversees, together with the CEO, APC's prospection strategy and outreach efforts

● Supports membership growth efforts

Financial & Governance Stewardship

● Manages the budget for member engagement

● Identifies APC's initiatives that need specific funding

● Explores opportunities for funding

Member Engagement

● Designs and leads APC's membership engagement strategy and operations

● Cultivates relationships with members

● Develops and oversees the CRM system

● Pilot initiatives identified by the new strategic plan

● Oversees APC Relationship Managers

Member Programming

● Designs and oversees APC's membership engagement programmes

● Actively engages members in programme design.

● Leads member-to-member engagement and exchange initiatives

● Pilots new membership engagement initiatives

● Ensure smooth execution of all events and activities

● Monitors the effectiveness and impact of programmes

Financial & Governance Stewardship

● Manages the budget for member engagement

● Identifies APC's initiatives that need specific funding

● Explores opportunities for funding

Communications

● Contributes to building a communications strategy and reinforces member communications

● Advises on communication materials and content shared with members

Community Relationships

● Helps develop APC's global visibility and influence

● Builds peer collaborations, creates cross-learning opportunities

● Develop partnerships

Requirements

Together with a high-level of personal integrity, candidates should demonstrate a strong track record as team player, bring experience and expertise in social impact and philanthropy, and fulfil the following requirements.

- Strong alignment with the mission and vision of APC.

- Exceptional leaders with high level of commitment, willingness and ability to help grow APC.

- Strategic and a strong achievement orientation.

- Outstanding people skills, with credibility and ability to engage experienced philanthropists, and engagement across sectors and global philanthropic partners.

- A track record of a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, with at least two years of social or philanthropy sector experience in Asia.

- International, cross-cultural experience.

Work environment

We offer a dynamic and creative environment with meaningful work, with a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team. The CSEO will work closely with the CEO, and the APC Board.

Candidates interested are asked to send a cover letter motivating their application and a supporting Curriculum Vitae to **

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