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Manager, Fundraising

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Job Description:The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to generate financial support for the organization. This role involves managing donor relationships, organizing fundraising campaigns and events, writing grant proposals, and overseeing fundraising communications. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in fundraising, and a passion for the organization's mission.Key Responsibilities:Fundraising Strategies & Implementation:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, individual giving, grants, and special events.
  • Set and achieve fundraising targets to support organizational goals.
Donor Relations & Stewardship:
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and funding organizations.
  • Develop personalized stewardship plans to engage and retain donors.
  • Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations and ongoing communication with supporters.
Grant Writing & Proposal Development:
  • Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other funding bodies.
  • Write compelling grant applications and reports to secure and maintain funding.
  • Track grant deadlines and compliance requirements.
Fundraising Events & Campaigns:
  • Plan and execute fundraising events, including galas, charity golf, and concert.
  • Manage online fundraising campaigns, including online giving.sg
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead and support fundraising team members, volunteers, and external partners.
  • Work closely with other departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational objectives.
  • Provide training and support for staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
Admin and Operations
  • Draft and implement processes, workflow and SOPs for best practices in fundraising and donor relations.
  • Ensure compliance to donor intent and data protection in gift administration.
  • Plan and manage budget for events / activities.
  • Coordinate and draft minutes for quarterly Fundraising Committee meetings, when necessary.
  • Any other duties assigned
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Arts & Social Sciences / Business / Communications / Marketing / Media / Social Services.
  • Minimum 8 years' relevant working experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership position.
  • Experience and knowledge of cultivating and stewarding donors and organising fundraising events.
  • Solid project management skills.
  • Preferably with experience in budgeting for fundraising, donor relations and communications activities.
  • Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems is a plus.
Other Information:Key Qualities and Competencies:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability in developingcontent for printed and online platforms.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strategic, analytical, meticulous and resourceful self-starter.
  • Takes initiative and is service-oriented.
  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Creative with the courage to push boundaries.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Passion for the organization's mission and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
About Us:THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission To Serve Mankind to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.
Job Description:The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to generate financial support for the organization. This role involves managing donor relationships, organizing fundraising campaigns and events, writing grant proposals, and overseeing fundraising communications. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in fundraising, and a passion for the organization's mission.Key Responsibilities:Fundraising Strategies & Implementation:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, individual giving, grants, and special events.
  • Set and achieve fundraising targets to support organizational goals.
Donor Relations & Stewardship:
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and funding organizations.
  • Develop personalized stewardship plans to engage and retain donors.
  • Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations and ongoing communication with supporters.
Grant Writing & Proposal Development:
  • Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other funding bodies.
  • Write compelling grant applications and reports to secure and maintain funding.
  • Track grant deadlines and compliance requirements.
Fundraising Events & Campaigns:
  • Plan and execute fundraising events, including galas, charity golf, and concert.
  • Manage online fundraising campaigns, including online giving.sg
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead and support fundraising team members, volunteers, and external partners.
  • Work closely with other departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational objectives.
  • Provide training and support for staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
Admin and Operations
  • Draft and implement processes, workflow and SOPs for best practices in fundraising and donor relations.
  • Ensure compliance to donor intent and data protection in gift administration.
  • Plan and manage budget for events / activities.
  • Coordinate and draft minutes for quarterly Fundraising Committee meetings, when necessary.
  • Any other duties assigned
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Arts & Social Sciences / Business / Communications / Marketing / Media / Social Services.
  • Minimum 8 years' relevant working experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership position.
  • Experience and knowledge of cultivating and stewarding donors and organising fundraising events.
  • Solid project management skills.
  • Preferably with experience in budgeting for fundraising, donor relations and communications activities.
  • Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems is a plus.
Other Information:Key Qualities and Competencies:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability in developingcontent for printed and online platforms.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strategic, analytical, meticulous and resourceful self-starter.
  • Takes initiative and is service-oriented.
  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Creative with the courage to push boundaries.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Passion for the organization's mission and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
About Us:THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission To Serve Mankind to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.