Philanthropy Manager

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visitwwf.sg .

Major Functions:

The mission of the Philanthropy team is to contribute significant, sustainable levels of philanthropic funding to support the local (Singapore-based) and regional (SEA-based) conservation, sustainability and education programmes in order to advance WWF’s mission. The team works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to assist in the implementation of WWF-Singapore’s philanthropy strategy.

The Philanthropy Manager is expected to raise substantial funds from individuals, family offices/foundations, philanthropic organisations, as well as to build effective relationships with various stakeholders. Responsible for the effective stewardship of current donors and supporters, the role works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to cultivate and retain ongoing relationships, and ensures programme milestones are met.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Gifts and Grants (70%)

• Develops and maintains an annual major donor strategy and workplan
• Manages the donor cycle by tracking and monitoring prospects and donors through all phases: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal, and capturing all activity within the CRM system
• Prepares and presents highly customized, compelling funding proposals to major gift prospects
• Researches and writes grants; provides timely reporting and ensures compliance as required with grant awards
• Designs budget models and be accountable for achieving income targets; and ensures that project implementation and funds are spent for impact within contractual milestones
• Ensures appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of financial commitments (gift acknowledgement, coordinating thank-you’s, ensuring the implementation of donor recognition activities)
• Oversees the process of signing gift agreements, contracts and no-cost extensions; seeking internal approval and legal advice as appropriate
• Proactively seek and manage environmental and conservation news which may be of interest to the Philanthropy audience

Research and Data Management (15%)

• Conducts prospective major donors, trusts and foundations, multilateral grants and board of directors research including profiling and preparing of bios
• Assists in research and preparation of briefing documents for HNWIs, VIPs, the government, and other stakeholders
• Works with the Head of Philanthropy to fulfill requirements of internal due diligence processes including software and database management

Events and Administrative Support (15%)

• Assists in organising bespoke events, activities and fundraisers for existing donors and prospects; coordinates RSVPs
• Prepares talking points, key messages, and briefings for bespoke events targeted at HNWI and major donors
• Drafts and manages communication and /invitations to stakeholders
• Supports logistics of donor and prospects for conservation project site visits across APAC, including itineraries and budgets, in collaboration with APAC Network Offices, where applicable

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in advisory, business development, philanthropy or environmental communications, project management, and / or fundraising
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with strong academic performance. Candidates with postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor language and tone for proposals, impact reports, newsletters, and other professional correspondences.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-value targets and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Proven experience in relationship cultivation and stewardship with granting organisations and donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM software.
  
• Experience ingrant writing
• A demonstratedpassion for conservation and science

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff.. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letter and resume to the HR Department of WWF-Singapore (Email: ). Please indicate the position being applied for ‘Philanthropy Manager ’ in the subject line.