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National Council of Social Service

Manager, Philanthropic Experience, Experiential Fundraising

National Council of Social Service

Fixed Terms

Closing in 4 day(s)

What the role is

This role reports to the Associate Director of Experiential Fund-raising and shares collective
responsibility to advance NCSS and Community Chest’s philanthropy and engagement goals.
To develop and execute innovative fund-raising strategies and initiatives, plan and oversee
the implementation of Community Chest’s signature events, other events and activities.

What you will be working on

1. Manage relationship and engagement functions with strong stakeholder and project management skills to achieve fund-raising targets through the organisation of events and engagement activities.

2. Conceptualise and implement events and initiatives to engage and enhance donors and stakeholders’ experience and stewardship. Duties include, but are not limited to, secretariat duties for committees, event and budget management, procurement of goods and services, sourcing of sponsorship and partnerships and driving donations with internal and external partners.

3. Strategise and acquire potential new partners with innovative fund-raising strategies to grow giving for the social service sector through Community Chest.

4. Cultivate strategic and sustainable partnerships with relevant stakeholders to increase value proposition brought about by the events and engagement activities.

5. Conduct reviews, ideate and propose new and creative fund-raising strategies and approaches to grow charitable giving and sustainable partnerships for Community Chest.

6. Manage, measure and be accountable for the annual KPIs set.

7. Collaborate with teams in Community Chest and divisions in NCSS, where relevant, to amplify and bring impact to core roles and duties assigned. 8. Any other duties as assigned by Associate Director that are aligned to Community Chest’s purposes

What we are looking for

Personal Competencies:

1. Business acumen with a good sense of numbers

2. Emotional intelligence

3. Creativity and willingness to push boundaries

4. Meticulous with good communication skills, both verbal and written

5. Good team-player

6. Willingness to work during some weekday nights and weekends

Skills & Knowledge:

1. Marketing

2. Business development

3. Experience in event and account management with strong stakeholder skills

4. Knowledge of social service sector and experience with public service procurement practices are added advantages

5. Good Microsoft Office skills

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience 3P sector coordination and event management experience an added advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

About National Council of Social Service

NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs, and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg