Manager - The Mandarin Collective

**Manager - The Mandarin Collective**

**Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC)**is a community of philanthropists who are collaborating to chart a more just and sustainable Asia through collaborative philanthropy. Our members, across 13 markets, champion social innovation for public good and pioneer collaborative approaches to address systemic challenges. In doing so, APC aims to mobilise Asia-focused philanthropists to deepen their practice and address systemic challenges collaboratively. We are a registered charity headquartered in Singapore. Founded by Asian philanthropists, APC furthers the aspiration for collective impact through peer exchanges, collaborative projects and the development of initiatives and knowledge resources to build the regional social impact ecosystem.

APC’s 2025-28 strategy focuses on amplifying the collective impact of our close-knit community through growing community & capacity for strategic giving, seeding collaborative initiatives, ecosystem building, and strategic partnerships for scale. A growing area of focus is the development of the Chinese philanthropy ecosystem, led by The Mandarin Collective. Hence, we are looking for a Manager to spearhead our efforts in supporting members and the wider ecosystem. This person will lead the development of a portfolio of work that would include community & relationship building, conducting research that leads to action; conceptualizing and driving collaborative impact; and establishing productive working relationships and impactful collaborations between APC members and with the wider impact ecosystem.

**About The Mandarin Collective**

The Mandarin Collective is an initiative which supports the development of the Chinese philanthropy ecosystem through peer networks, knowledge exchange, and collaborative initiatives, catering to philanthropists in China and the diaspora.

The Mandarin Collective has 3 aims:
1. Helping Chinese philanthropists improve the impact of their philanthropy - through access to services such as philanthropy education, thematic workshops, next-generation engagement.

2. Facilitating the exchange between the Chinese and regional philanthropic communities - to foster understanding of how seasoned philanthropists create lasting impact and legacy.

3. Strengthening the philanthropy ecosystem - through supporting a range of projects including service delivery, convenings, and ecosystem building events.

**Responsibilities**

1. Evolve and Execute The Mandarin Collective Portfolio
- **Proactively identify common themes for collective action**, joint funding, and regional collaboration.
- **Evolve and reliably execute on the strategic direction of Mandarin Collective**, building on its foundation over the last 2 years.
- **Design bespoke learning journeys and visits**to innovative and leading organisations according to members’ interests, including but not limited to China.
- **Organise regular events, workshops, panels, and dialogues**to engage with the philanthropic community, thought leaders, government officials, and / or think-tanks on strategic philanthropy.

2. Build a Strong Community
- **Deepen relationships with members of APC, The Mandarin Collective, and their next-generation family members**to understand their interests and facilitate meaningful interactions.
- **Plan, coordinate and facilitate**programmes**to integrate new segments of philanthropists (e.g., the Chinese diaspora) with the broader APC membership.
- **Build strong relationships**with ecosystem stakeholders (e.g. academia, higher education institutes, civil society organizations, government, intermediaries, private banks, etc.).

3. Amplify The Mandarin Collective’s Impact through Communications and Partnerships
- **Lead content for events related to Chinese philanthropy**, executing communications in close partnership with the APC Communications Senior Manager. Represent APC on Chinese philanthropic issues and act as a liaison with external stakeholders and potential partners.
- **Enable APC to exercise thought leadership.**Create and facilitate content creation for in-house or industry publications, news media, or social media etc, with support from the APC leadership and the Communications Manager.
- **Provide Mandarin interpretation support**at APC and other philanthropy events to enhance meaningful participation and engagement.

**Qualifications**
- Around 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in an advisory or business development capacity.
- Proficient in written and spoken Mandarin and bilingual in English. Preference will be given to native Mandarin speakers and those fluent in other Asian languages.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to adapt a variety of writing and communication styles to frame ideas and concepts effectively for different target audiences.
- Also desirable: _
- _Demonstrated experience working with the Chinese (U)HNW or business community, with responsiveness to their needs and expect