Senior Executive, Development and Partnerships

We are hiring! Senior Executive, Partnerships & Development

AWARE is looking for a Senior Executive to join its dynamic Fundraising team.

As a key member of the team, you will support the development and execution of AWARE’s fundraising and partnership strategies, with a growing focus on expanding fundraising into new areas—particularly corporate partnerships and major donors—to strengthen AWARE’s fundraising in the long term.

This is a role for a strong communicator and creative thinker who enjoys shaping fundraising narratives, developing campaign ideas, and building relationships. You will support the team in testing new fundraising approaches, following up on partnership conversations, and translating AWARE’s impact into compelling stories, proposals and pitches. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is savvy, hands-on, and driven by a strong desire to communicate social impact.

Position: Senior Executive
Department: Secretariat
Commitment: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary range: SGD $4,000 - 4,500
Starting date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of AWARE’s fundraising strategies, including exploring and piloting new approaches
Assist in relationship-building and liaising with prospective partners and funders
Support the planning and execution of the annual AWARE Ball and other donor engagement activities and events, including developing creative concepts, themes and donor-facing materials
Conceptualise and develop online fundraising campaigns, including campaign messaging, storytelling angles and calls-to-action
Implement donor stewardship activities to maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors and partners
Write persuasive donor communications, including donation appeals, donor updates and appreciation letters, proposals, presentations
Assist with funding proposals, grant applications and reports for government, corporate and philanthropic entities
Conduct research, data mining and analysis to support fundraising strategy

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant work experience and appropriate educational qualifications
Strong copywriting and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, fundraising and partnership communications
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging corporate partners, donors and funders
Demonstrated creativity and ability to develop campaign concepts
Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development or account management would be an advantage
Experience in the social sector or nonprofit fundraising is a bonus
Comfortable and adept at using technology, including Google Suite, Excel, CRM or other database systems
Strong project management skills; proactive, adaptable and able to follow through on multiple workstreams
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Superb time-management and organisational skills
Ability to manage positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and partners
Good eye for design and familiarity with photo-editing or design software is an advantage
Strong belief in gender equality and alignment with AWARE’s values

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