Manage and implement donor development and fundraising efforts for ACF, with a focus on our =Dreams portfolio: unlocking greater philanthropic giving, organising events to help to highlight the work of nonprofit partners, and scaling support for meaningful social impact work in Asia.
Asia Community Foundation (ACF) is an independent, trusted giving platform that catalyses funding at scale with informed, efficient grant-making for donors acting individually or collectively. Singapore-based, this charitable organisation supports individuals, families, and institutions as their trusted partner in purposeful philanthropy.
Established in 2022 by a group of philanthropists from Asia Philanthropy Circle, ACF was born out of the pressing need for a regional platform to facilitate cross-border giving in Asia. Our mission is to promote purposeful giving in Asia by connecting donors and nonprofits to achieve greater results than they could on their own. As a community, we believe that we can create positive change and address some of the most pressing socioeconomic and environmental issues facing Asia today.
Key Responsibilities:
ACF is looking for a candidate with excellent communications and interpersonal skills who is passionate about contributing to the social impact sector to manage philanthropic impacts funds championed by our partner, =Dreams.
Reporting to the Development Director, the Account Director will focus on deepening partnerships and driving engagement efforts as ACF continues to grow and evolve. This includes activating philanthropic funding through events, communications and donor management. Nurturing pipelines, cultivating relationships with individuals, and working in collaboration with colleagues to guide new donors through their giving process at ACF. As a lean, fast-paced start-up organisation, team members should expect to multitask in a flexible environment in order to thrive.
● Work closely in consultation with Portfolio Lead to engage and activate prospective donors
● Cultivate pipeline of new prospective donors into portfolio of funds
● Work closely with social impact partners to better understand and promote their cause
● Contribute to ACF’s annual donor development and fundraising plans and collaborate on execution efforts
● Identify potential partners and manage communications with donors both within your portfolio of funds and others where relevant.
● Foster ongoing relationships with donors by working in consultative manner to understand needs and interests to support with strategic connection to organisations and ACF solutions as appropriate
● Build pipelines for new donors through participation in events, workshops, and leveraging partnerships with banks, intermediaries, other organisations
● Communicate ACF’s unique role and value in the philanthropy and social impact ecosystems
● Contribute to managing and maintaining system for tracking proposals and progress status for new prospects and ongoing donor relationships.
● Contribute to planning and organisation of special events to support prospect development, partner education and relationship building
● Create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, board members and APC team members
Requirements:
● 5+ years’ work experience in the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on partner development and relationship management work
● Demonstrated success in client development, fundraising or related work
● Excellent English language communications—written, oral and listening; interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Mandarin would be a bonus.
● Strong organisational skills and ability to self-start, make decisions and adjust to evolving situations
● BA required, MA a plus
Interested applicants, please submit your application with your cover letter and latest CV or email to [email protected].
