Assistant Director

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for Best Theme Attraction at TTG Travel Awards 2017, Best Attraction Experience, Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism and Best Customer Service (Attractions) at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

**OUR PEOPLE**

At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

DESIGNATION : Assistant Director / Senior Manager (Partnership Development)

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Overview**

You will work closely with the Director, Partnership Development to develop gift opportunities and create proposals to secure major gifts and steward major donors as you lead the Gallery's Major Gifts and Stewardship team. You will identify, solicit, cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of contacts (existing and prospective) donors to match their interests with the Gallery's programs. You will play a key role to help the Gallery maintain its fiscal health as it meets long-term sustainability goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Major Gifts and Stewardship**
- Grow the major gifts program through building a pipeline of donors through the Major Gift Cycle.
- Build and refine development strategies to identify, qualify, prioritise, cultivate, solicit and recognise their donations.
- Develop initiatives to maintain relationships with current donors to steward, retain and steer them to the next level of giving.
- Recognise and steward donors through initiatives including impact reports and events.

**Corporate Partnerships**
- Develop multi-year partnerships with corporations, foundations, and philanthropists to support the Gallery's programs which include education and outreach initiatives as well as festivals.
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and craft compelling pitches to secure support for the Gallery's programs.
- Lead and facilitate gift structuring to match donor's interests.
- Nurture a culture of corporate philanthropy through encouraging Corporate Volunteering and Corporate Matching.

**Governance**
- Ensure that Policies and Best Practices regarding ethical gift acceptance are in place and reviewed regularly.
- Provide advice to team on governance related matters.

**Team Management and Operations**
- Oversee and manage the Major Gift, Partnership and Governance Team including providing guidance to team members on prospecting, pitching, developing strategy, stewardship and governance.
- Oversee the development of communication materials such as impact reports and donor updates.
- Strategic planning and budgeting for the Partnership Development Division.
- Execute ad hoc duties to further the goals of the Partnership Development Division, where appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 8-10 years of relevant work experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grant management, business development, corporate social responsibility, donor/stakeholder management, or related field. Experience with major gift fundraising and grant management is preferred.
- Strong understanding of corporate giving, foundations and philanthropy.
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