Philanthropy Consultant ( 6 Months Contract) - Toa Payoh - ref. c76904319

Job Overview:

The individual will also be the key relationship manager for a portfolio of donor-advised fund accounts.

The position is a contract position for maternity cover. Incumbent must be available to start work from April 2025 and be able to commit for a duration of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of donors, cultivating and sustaining active relationships that encourage and inform their charitable giving, including encouraging strategic large gifts.
• Engage and guide a broad range of donor types from self-directed, to donors who have yet to take advantage of CFS’s advisory services, as well as those open to exploring complex charitable programmes.
• Work closely with corporate and individual donors to develop strategic philanthropic strategies.
• Provide excellent service; advise donors in articulating, planning and achieving their giving goals.
• Provide strategic philanthropy advisory to donors by recommending impactful programme solutions to guide their giving to be more deliberate and informed.
• Proactively provide information and respond to donors’ philanthropy priorities. Collaborate across teams to facilitate fund administration and donations.
• Connect donors to meaningful funding opportunities by collaborating with internal stakeholders on philanthropy recommendations and grantmaking.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Grants teams to showcase donors and their giving.
• Engage donors through donor learning trips, donor luncheons, charity visits and other opportunities.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies:

• A Diploma or Degree from an accredited tertiary institution, or comparable qualifications.
• Relevant experience of at least 3 years in finance, administrative and other client support roles will be a plus.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Comfortable working with digital platforms and databases, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage varied and conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative, work independently and work collaboratively across teams to accomplish joint tasks and common objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.