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AWARE has grown significantly in the last decade from six staff members to a 40-person organisation. The Senior Manager, Development and Partnerships will enhance AWARE’s 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.

Position: Senior Manager, Development and Partnerships
Commitment: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week (Permanent position)
Salary range: $5,200 – $6,200
Starting date: Immediate

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Development and Partnerships will be responsible for increasing and diversifying revenue by strengthening existing fundraising activities and building new revenue generation programmes in support of AWARE’s overall strategic plan. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader in fundraising, client and/or  business development 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, a skilled relationship builder and a results-oriented leader. The person will be a inspiring team leader and an organised hands-on collaborator who gets things done.

 Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong case for AWARE by positioning AWARE as a unique and powerful agent for positive change in Singapore
• Develop and implement a successful annual and multi-year fundraising plan, with customised strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors.
• Oversee all fundraising budgets and programmes, including KPI development, database management, tracking, monitoring, and reporting; ensure course correction of targets as required.
• Lead development and management of fundraising events, such as the AWARE Ball, donor cultivation and recognition events.
• Ensure quality donor proposals and reporting, working with internal AWARE departments to source the required information.
• Manage and expand peer-to-peer fundraising and digital marketing to engage, rally support and access networks of influential individuals, leaders, and private social circles.
• Manage staff and volunteers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of charitable giving and fundraising policies and guidelines, as well as sector standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years total professional experience with at least 5 years relevant experience in fundraising, client management or business development.
• Good track record with partners, foundations and individual donors in the non-profit sector, or successful complex individual selling-related experience in the commercial sector. Experienced and connected in Singapore.
• Collaborative, energetic, self-motivated, and engaging with strong multi-tasking skills and sound judgment who can effectively and diplomatically work with diverse groups of donors, colleagues, volunteers, members and other constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to measuring outcomes and thriving within a results-oriented culture. Effective organisational skills and good orientation to information systems, data management and procedures. Able to manage and develop a small team and budget.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate and build alliances.
• A high degree of customer service orientation, personal motivation and commitment to values that support AWARE’s mission and vision.
• Positive, forward-thinking and technologically savvy, using innovative tools and technologies to support fundraising programmes, target communications and further engage donor audiences to support the work of AWARE. Ideally experienced in the interplay of digital marketing with fundraising, and leveraging volunteer engagement into revenue generating opportunities.
• A university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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 ed@aware.org.sg.