COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the Advancement Communications team of 3 specialists in the field of marketing communications, annual giving and campaign operations.
- Lead and oversee the execution of an integrated Advancement marketing and communications strategy that makes a compelling case for philanthropy and engagement for a wide variety of constituencies and stakeholders, including SMU students, faculty, and staff.
- Drive all communications & marketing work plans for the department to ensure continuity and consistent messaging across gift announcements, newsletters, event collaterals, corporate branding and donor reports.
- Oversee the implementation of an advancement plan to meet annual fundraising targets with organizational strategic objectives and budget for the Annual Giving Portfolio.
- Partner with colleagues across campus, including leadership at Schools/Institutes/Centers, to strategically position key Advancement initiatives and further enable a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
- Work with fundraisers on structuring gift proposals, and collating information for opportunities that support the development of the fundraising pitches.
- Work closely with the Head, Stewardship & Advancement Services on communications matters relating to major donor engagement activities, quarterly cultivation events, campaign recognition initiatives, and support for SOCIs stewardship programmes.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 10 years' of work experience.
- Extensive experience with fundraising, communications or related fields, particularly in a higher education environment.
- Experience with managing staff, as s/he will be managing a team of communications and annual giving specialists.
- Proven track record in creating clear, persuasive content across various platforms (especially top-quality gift opportunity offerings), with a deep understanding of diverse audiences and how to communicate effectively with them.
- Experience in donor relations and stewardship is a bonus to work cross-functionally with the Head, Stewardship and Advancement Services. Able to understand how to create synergies between these functions to provide an outstanding experience to SMU donors and beneficiaries.
- Proficient in Mandarin, both written and verbal communications to facilitate content development for different segments of the donor network.
- Operates with a high level of discretion and ethics.
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University
