About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF-Singapore):
WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg
II. Overview of Function
The mission of the Philanthropy team is to contribute significant, sustainable levels of philanthropic funding to support the local (Singapore-based) and regional (SEA-based) conservation, sustainability and education programmes in order to advance WWF’s mission. The team works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to assist in the implementation of WWF-Singapore’s philanthropy strategy.
The Philanthropy Manager is expected to raise substantial funds from individuals, family offices/foundations, philanthropic organisations, as well as to build effective relationships with various stakeholders. Responsible for the effective stewardship of current donors and supporters, the role works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to cultivate and retain ongoing relationships, and ensures programme milestones are met.
III. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Gifts and Grants (70%)
- Develops and maintains an annual major donor strategy and workplan
- Manages the donor cycle by tracking and monitoring prospects and donors through all phases: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal, and capturing all activity within the CRM system
- Prepares and presents highly customized, compelling funding proposals to major gift prospects
- Researches and writes grants; provides timely reporting and ensures compliance as required with grant awards
- Designs budget models and be accountable for achieving income targets; and ensures that project implementation and funds are spent for impact within contractual milestones
- Ensures appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of financial commitments (gift acknowledgement, coordinating thank-you’s, ensuring the implementation of donor recognition activities)
- Oversees the process of signing gift agreements, contracts and no-cost extensions; seeking internal approval and legal advice as appropriate
- Proactively seek and manage environmental and conservation news which may be of interest to the Philanthropy audience
Research and Data Management (15%)
- Conducts prospective major donors, trusts and foundations, multilateral grants and board of directors research including profiling and preparing of bios
- Assists in research and preparation of briefing documents for HNWIs, VIPs, the government, and other stakeholders
- Works with the Head of Philanthropy to fulfill requirements of internal due diligence processes including software and database management
Events and Administrative Support (15%)
- Assists in organising bespoke events, activities and fundraisers for existing donors and prospects; coordinates RSVPs
- Prepares talking points, key messages, and briefings for bespoke events targeted at HNWI and major donors
- Drafts and manages communication and /invitations to stakeholders
- Supports logistics of donor and prospects for conservation project site visits across APAC, including itineraries and budgets, in collaboration with APAC Network Offices, where applicable
IV. Profile:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with excellent results. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in advisory, business development, philanthropy or environmental communications, project management, and / or fundraising, with proven success in Singapore
- Proven track record in high-value target achievement
- Outstanding verbal and written English expression, including an ability to craft language and tone for proposals, impact reports, newsletters,and other correspondences
- Experience in cultivating relationships and support effective stewardship of granting organisations and donors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM software
- Adheres to WWF’s values which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
Having these are a plus
- Grant writing experience
- Have a passion towards conservation and science
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational need
Interested applicants, please fill up this short form on https://forms.office.com/e/8wD5cHQ8DT