About KampungKakis
KampungKakis is a ground-up initiative that was started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the issue of loneliness amongst seniors in Singapore became more apparent than ever.
4 years on, we have grown into a Singapore registered charity dedicated to tackling social isolation among seniors in Singapore. At the core of KampungKakis is a neighbourhood buddy system that matches seniors to their neighbours, based on proximity, spoken languages and assistance types.
By 2030, Singapore would be considered a super-aged nation, with 1 in 4 Singaporeans aged 65 and above, and an estimated 83,000 seniors will be staying alone. It is against this backdrop that we confront the systemic problem of our seniors having an unmet need for longer-term and deeper relationships. Such relationships are difficult to develop with ad-hoc volunteers or staff of formal organisations, whom the seniors view as “Service Providers”. Especially for seniors who prefer to stay alone or not to be involved in community activities, more can be done to support their social well-being.
Our mission is to reignite the kampung spirit of looking out for one another by providing a safe & inclusive platform for enduring friendships between neighbour volunteers and isolated seniors to develop.
As a nascent tech-enabled charity driven by passion, you will be supported by our Executive Director, our case manager and a team of dedicated and passionate super- volunteers and a committed Board who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves for our cause.
Position Overview:
The Manager, Fundraising & Community Management will play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability and community engagement of KampungKakis.
This individual will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies, as well as oversee community outreach and volunteer management efforts. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for social causes, exceptional communication skills, and experience in fundraising.
About Your Role and Responsibilities
1. Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet the financial goals of KampungKakis, with the support of our Fundraising Chair (Board member) and Executive Director
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other funding sources.
- Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and activities to maximise donor engagement and revenue.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and reports to secure funding from various sources
2. Community Outreach and Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and local organisations.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase community awareness and engagement with KampungKakis’ mission and programs.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers to support various programs and initiatives.
- Organise community events and activities to foster a sense of belonging and connection among seniors and volunteers.
You are someone with:
- Experience in fundraising, community management or a related role, preferably within a nonprofit organisation. A track record of successful fundraising and sponsor/donor relationship management is a big plus.
- Effective and Influential Communicator: You are professional and impactful in both written and spoken communication.
- Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, community and corporate leaders and volunteers.
- Self-driven: You are self-driven and have an excellent ability to prioritise and deliver on outcomes that will drive the most impact for both the short and long- term goals of KampungKakis.
- Organisational Skills: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple streams of collaborations, tasks and deadlines
- Passion for Seniors and Community Building: You feel motivated by our cause to uplift those Seniors who are lonely and frail, and are passionate about bringing communities together to support them.
We’re extremely lucky if you also:
- Have direct experience working with senior-related cause
- Bring with you a network of donors, philanthropists or corporate sponsors.
- Are savvy with developing marketing strategies and campaigns
