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AWARE has grown significantly in the last decade from six staff members to a 40-person organisation. The addition of this newly created role of Director, Development and Operations (DDO) within AWARE’s Senior Management team will further enhance strategic growth, operational sustainability and impact as Singapore enters an exciting new phase, with the government seeking to establish gender equality as a core value of society.

Reporting to the Executive Director of AWARE, the DDO will have overall responsibility for increasing and diversifying AWARE’s fundraising revenue, to deliver annual fundraising growth of 25% over the next three years. The DDO will also be responsible for aligning and enhancing AWARE’s internal processes to support its ambitious strategic focus and growth. This includes managing the Finance, Office Operations, Membership and Volunteer Management functions (“Shared Services”) which support the programme departments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with extensive experience in fundraising and/or business development and excellent general management skills; a person who is committed to social justice and is looking for a concrete way to contribute to society in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and skilled relationship builder as well as an innovative and resourceful, dynamic and results-oriented leader—someone who is an inspiring people manager and an organised, hands-on collaborator who gets things done.

Position: Director, Development and Operations, AWARE
Salary range: SGD$8,000 – 10,000
Term: Full-time, permanent employment contract
Starting date: March/April 2022

Job Description

Fundraising

• Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans, with customised strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors
• Build and foster partnerships and networks to cultivate donors, members and advocates, positioning AWARE as a unique and powerful agent for positive change in Singapore
• Leverage on personal and AWARE connections to engage progressive companies and their employees to support AWARE’s work
• Oversee fundraising events, such as the annual AWARE Ball, donor cultivation and recognition events
• Lead and develop the Fundraising team, comprising staff, interns and volunteers, to achieve the above
• Actively serve as a spokesperson representing AWARE to its constituency as well as potential donors and supporters

Shared services

Lead, direct and develop AWARE’s Shared Services functions and staff to support AWARE’s strategic growth in an effective and sustainable way:

• Finance – budgeting, accounting and financial management for AWARE, ensuring stewardship and integrity
• Office Operations – general office management to ensure effective, high-quality work environment, office and technology systems
• Constituency Management – engaging members and volunteers for leverage and impact

Senior Management

The Senior Management team is collectively responsible for anticipating future needs and opportunities, articulating AWARE’s strategic direction, achieving annual and longer-term strategic plans and ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the organisation.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident with university degree and minimum 15 years’ total professional experience. At least 10 years relevant experience in fundraising/business development and in leading and managing teams, preferably in the Singapore context
• Strong track record with partners, foundations and individual donors in the non-profit sector, or successful business development or revenue generation experience in the commercial sector
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate and build alliances; able to engage effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups of donors, volunteers, members and other constituents across different sectors, e.g., government agencies, non-profits and corporates
• Has managed teams in a way that is consistent with AWARE’s mission, vision and values (diversity, choice, gender rights, respect for others); able to attract, engage, develop and retain the right staff in the right roles
• Technologically savvy, well-versed in information systems and data management; able to leverage innovative tools and technologies. Ideally experienced in digital marketing
• Collaborative, energetic, self-motivated and personable with sound judgement, strong organisational and problem-solving skills and a positive, forward-thinking mindset
• Shares AWARE’s feminist perspective and understands what drives people to work and volunteer in the non-profit sector

Please note that due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you have any questions about this position, please email careers@aware.org.sg.