Total 3 job vacancies by Asia Philanthropy Circle Ltd.

Developing insights to strengthen philanthropy and its collective impact in Asia

Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) is a network of philanthropists who collectively chart a fair, prosperous, and sustainable future for Asia. Our members, across 13 markets, champion social innovation for public good, and pioneer collaborative approaches to address systemic challenges. We are a registered charity headquartered in Singapore.

Founded by Asian philanthropists, APC furthers the aspiration for collective impact through peer exchanges, collaborative initiatives and thought leadership that builds the social impact ecosystem.

We are looking for a versatile, intellectually curious manager to research and develop special projects with the potential to drive breakthroughs on important societal issues. The candidate should have a strong analytical background, experience in strategic planning and demonstrated ability to develop evidence-backed insights and translate them into actionable outputs (e.g., thought pieces, engagement opportunities, partnerships) for senior audiences. Experience in social impact as well as management consulting, strategic planning or finance is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct and advise research efforts geared toward action

• Scope and conduct research on emerging issues in philanthropy, social impact, and public policy. This could involve examining innovative approaches (e.g., blended finance, movements), salient themes (e.g., education, climate change), new markets, member segments. Uses qualitative and quantitative methods, to deliver clear evidence-based recommendations for collaborative philanthropy and APC’s role on important social issues.
• Develop ground-up projects informed by research: Scope, conceptualize and implement projects that advance APC’s desired impact, mobilising critical members and partner support for the work.
• Contribute to managing stakeholders toward action based on insights. Manage multi-stakeholder teams toward common outcomes to unlock systems change. Work closely with Head, Innovation & Insights and Deputy CEO to build partnerships, navigate complex political landscape and accelerate action.
• Support thematic portfolios. Work closely with thematic portfolio leads to support the development of thematic strategies and specific projects under each theme.

2. Generate knowledge from APC activities and community to build the philanthropy ecosystem

• Co-create content / thought pieces working closely with team members, for publication in-house or in industry publications, news media, social media etc. Develop:
• Resources for philanthropists, leveraging insights from research and member activities (e.g., A Philanthropist’s Guide).
• Thought leadership that raises awareness of philanthropy’s contributions to society (e.g. Future of Asian Philanthropy).
• Contribute to growing philanthropy’s presence. Work with team to secure opportunities for APC and members to present as thought leaders on philanthropy, social impact, and salient issues. Engage key target audiences with knowledge products. Lead ecosystem building events, in partnership with APC Communications Manager
• Develop philanthropy support initiative (e.g. Asia Community Foundation)
• Conduct impact measurement and learning: Collect and analyse data on outcomes of APC’s programming. Incorporate knowledge and practices throughout APC’s activities where appropriate to institutionalise learnings

3. Contribute to a positive team culture

• Direct work. Thoughtfully leads self, and where appropriate, provides direction, delegates responsibility and removes obstacles to get work done
• Develop talent. Proactively manage their own professional development together with the direct supervisor, and formally supervise and/or informally mentor others. Review staff performance, ensure an adequate level of staff engagement and development, including a sense of alignment with the organisation’s goals and culture
• Nurture innovation. Builds a culture of openness to feedback, learning and innovation that reflects APC’s values in addition to encouraging good performance and delivery.

This is a full-time role, the candidate should preferably be currently based in Singapore. S/he will be an integral part of the team and involved in multiple aspects of APC’s work. This is an opportunity to shape how Asian philanthropy and social impact will grow in the next decade.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of relevant work experience preferably in a strategic or project management role within a demanding analytical environment (e.g. management consulting, internal strategy department) working with senior audiences, preferably within the social impact sector
• Past experience conducting rapid research projects for action, including having familiarity with a variety of research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)
• Desirable: Track record of managing teams and working across teams
• Desirable: demonstrated interest and/or experience in nonprofits, philanthropy, and/or public policy, ideally with grantmaking organisations

About you

• Strategic, systems thinker with a passion for solving complex societal issues and keen to apply skillset toward social impact/philanthropy
• Analytical rigor and problem-solving skills, able to analyze problems, structure approach, synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Drives to action. Grasps ideas on-the-go and able to quickly translate concept to output.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the confidence to communicate regularly with very senior leaders
• Hunger and humility to learn given the diverse skillsets needed in an evolving field
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, proactive, and operates with a sense of urgency
• Enjoys working with a culturally diverse team in a mix of remote and hybrid arrangements

Apply: Interested candidates should write in with your CV and areas of interest to [email protected]

Developing insights that inform the network’s work and turning ideas into activities that strengthen collective impact in Asia

Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) is a community of philanthropists who are collaborating to chart a fair, prosperous, and sustainable future for Asia. Our members, across 13 markets, champion social innovation for public good, and pioneer collaborative approaches to address systemic challenges. Through our collective impact, APC aims to accelerate public good for a better Asia. We are a registered charity headquartered in Singapore.

Founded by Asian philanthropists, APC furthers the aspiration for collective impact through peer exchanges, collaborative initiatives and thought leadership that builds the social impact ecosystem.

We are looking for a leader to spearhead new opportunities in collaborative philanthropy, based on targeted research and stakeholder mobilisation, to drive breakthroughs on important societal issues. The successful candidate will have experience in strategic planning and demonstrated ability to translate insights into influence on social impact organisations, government, media, private sector etc. Experience in social impact as well as management consulting, strategic planning, communications and/or finance is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead engagement with members and stakeholders

• Engage with APC members to understand their interests, and develop events and opportunities for engagement that spur learning and collaborative action

• Relationship with members. Develop strong, warm, and trusting relationships with members and prospects that provide a foundation for collaborations, bold social innovation and broad impact through philanthropy

• Build strong relationships between the APC network and ecosystem stakeholders (e.g. academia, civil society organizations, government, intermediaries etc.)

• Support members on specific requests

2. Guide research & development efforts geared toward action

• Lead team in scoping and conducting research on emerging issues in philanthropy, social impact, and public policy. This could involve examining innovative approaches (e.g., blended finance, movements), salient themes (e.g., education, climate change), and developing insights on new markets and member segments. Directs work that uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, to deliver clear evidence-based recommendations for collaborative philanthropy and APC’s role on important social issues.

• Develop ground-up projects informed by research: Scope, conceptualize and implement projects that advance APC’s desired impact, mobilising critical members and partner support for the work.

• Manage stakeholders toward action based on insights. Manage multi-stakeholder teams toward common outcomes to unlock systems change. Work closely with Deputy CEO to build partnerships, navigate complex political landscape and accelerate action.

• Support thematic portfolios. Work closely with thematic portfolio leads to support the development of thematic strategies and specific projects under each theme.

3. Generate knowledge from APC activities and community to build the philanthropy ecosystem

• Oversee and co-create content/thought pieces working closely with team members, for publication in-house or in industry publications, news media, social media etc. Develop:

• Resources for philanthropists, leveraging insights from research and member activities (e.g., A Philanthropist’s Guide).

• Thought leadership that raises awareness of philanthropy’s contributions to society (e.g. Future of Asian Philanthropy).

• Develop philanthropy’s presence. Work with the team to secure opportunities for APC and members to present as thought leaders on philanthropy, social impact, and salient issues. Identify opportunities to engage key target audiences with knowledge products.

• Develop philanthropy support initiatives (e.g. Asia Community Foundation)

• Oversee impact measurement and learning: Oversee collection and analysis of data on outcomes of APC’s programming. Incorporate knowledge and practices throughout APC’s activities where appropriate to institutionalise learnings

4. Team Leadership and Building a Positive Team Culture

• Alignment: Align research and initiatives with organisational vision, mission and strategy

• Provide leadership and rally the team. Provide team members with a strong day-to-day leadership presence, bridging programming and operations and supporting a collaborative, productive team culture.

• Directs work. Thoughtfully leads self, and where appropriate, provides direction, delegates responsibility and removes obstacles to get work done

• Develop talent. Proactively manage their own professional development together with the direct supervisor, and formally supervise and/or informally mentor others. Review staff performance, ensure an adequate level of staff engagement and development, including a sense of alignment with the organisation’s goals and culture

• Nurture innovation. Builds a culture of openness to feedback, learning and innovation that reflects APC’s values in addition to encouraging good performance and delivery. Seek out opportunities to identify and implement initiatives to increase the team’s effectiveness

• Represent APC and serve as a key liaison including to the social sector (e.g., NGOs, social enterprises, public and private funders), government, private organisations, academia, think tanks, media and others affecting APC’s visibility and thought leadership.

This will be a full-time role and the candidate should preferably be currently based in Singapore. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy CEO and, as an integral part of the team, be involved in multiple aspects of APC’s work. This is an opportunity to shape the way that Asian philanthropy and the social impact space will grow in the next decade.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant work experience preferably in a strategic or project management role within a demanding analytical environment (e.g. management consulting, internal strategy department) working with senior audiences, preferably within the social impact sector

• Past experience conducting and overseeing rapid research projects for action, including having familiarity with a variety of research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)

• Adept with a variety of writing and communication styles to frame ideas and concepts effectively for different target audiences

• Desirable: Leadership experience and track record of managing teams

•Desirable: demonstrated interest and/or experience in nonprofits, philanthropy, and/or public policy, ideally with grantmaking organisations

• Desirable: Past experience in communications and advocacy in Asia, with competencies in stakeholder engagement, advocacy strategy, public communications, media relations etc.

About you

•Strategic, systems thinker with a passion for solving complex societal issues and keen to apply analytical skillset toward social impact/philanthropy

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to analyze problems, structure approaches, synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations.

•Track record of building strong partnerships, including cross-sectoral partnerships. Experienced in establishing an organizational presence at external events and conferences

•Drives to action. Grasps ideas on the go and is able to quickly translate concepts to output.

•Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the confidence to communicate regularly with very senior leaders.

•Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead and influence teams and contribute to a positive team environment to achieve ambitious goals

•Hunger and humility to learn, given the diverse skillsets needed in an evolving field

•Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, proactive, and operates with a sense of urgency

•Enjoys working with a culturally diverse team in a mix of remote and hybrid arrangements

Apply

Interested candidates should write in with your CV and areas of interest to

[email protected]

Developing the membership and building a community of philanthropists focused on impact in Asia

Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) is a community of philanthropists who are collaborating to chart a fair, prosperous, and sustainable future for Asia. Our members, across 13 markets, champion social innovation for the public good, and pioneer collaborative approaches to address systemic challenges. Through our collective impact, APC aims to accelerate public good for a better Asia. We are a registered charity headquartered in Singapore.

Founded by Asian philanthropists, APC furthers the aspiration for collective impact through peer exchanges, collaborative initiatives and thought leadership that builds the social impact ecosystem.

This position is a key architect of a vibrant community of APC members and high-impact partners. The successful candidate will have experience successfully nurturing communities of engaged members/users/customers and facilitating them toward joint action and impact. Experience in philanthropy, community management and/or management consulting is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead engagement with members and stakeholders

• Engage with APC members to understand their interests, and develop events and opportunities for engagement that spur learning and collaborative action

• Relationship with members. Develop strong, warm, and trusting relationships with members and prospects that provide a foundation for collaborations, bold social innovation, and broad impact through philanthropy

• Build strong relationships between the APC network and ecosystem stakeholders (e.g. academia, civil society organizations, government, intermediaries etc.)

• Support members on specific requests

2. Oversee Membership Engagement and Core Programmes

• Community building and engagement. Ensure that we build a vibrant, cohesive APC community and that member needs are being met (e.g., connecting members with common interests as well as with experts and other leaders)

• Key programmes: With the leadership team, lead the organization and execution of annual milestone events (e.g. venn, Learning Journeys)

• Oversee member communications. This includes ensuring APC as a whole team communicates regularly and effectively with members. Refine the “APC process” as needed and ensure that other team members are also engaging with members where applicable and building a close rapport within the circle.

• Develop APC’s stature with members, working closely with research & insights team members to advise and influence member portfolios of work toward more impact.

3. Drive Membership Growth

• Refine member engagement model to suit new strategy and servicing needs. Work with the leadership team and grow APC value add to members’ work. Continually stay on top of philanthropy trends and update APC offerings to appeal to new segments.

• Membership growth. Work with the leadership team and relevant country representatives, including tapping member connections, to drive market expansion and member acquisition (through segmenting prospects, crafting outreach approaches in line with Board-approved strategies) and to pursue and close on membership leads

4. Team Leadership and Building a Positive Team Culture

• Alignment: Align member programmes with organisational vision, mission and strategy

• Provide leadership and rally the team. Provide team members with a strong day-to-day leadership presence, bridging programming and operations and supporting a collaborative, productive team culture.

• Direct work. Thoughtfully leads self, and where appropriate, provides direction, delegates responsibility and removes obstacles to get work done

• Develop talent. Proactively manage their own professional development together with the direct supervisor, and formally supervise and/or informally mentor others. Review staff performance, and ensure an adequate level of staff engagement and development, including a sense of alignment with the organisation’s goals and culture.

• Nurture innovation. Builds a culture of openness to feedback, learning and innovation that reflects APC’s values in addition to encouraging good performance and delivery

• Represent APC and serve as a key liaison including to the social sector (e.g., NGOs, social enterprises, public and private funders), government, private organisations, academia, think tanks, media and others affecting APC’s visibility and thought leadership.

This will be a full-time role and the candidate should preferably be currently based in Singapore. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy CEO and, as an integral part of the team, be involved in multiple aspects of APC’s work. This is an opportunity to shape the way that Asian philanthropy and the social impact space will grow in the next decade.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant work experience preferably in a strategic, external-facing role, preferably within the social impact sector

• Past experience developing communities and networks and motivating joint action

• Adept with a variety of writing and communication styles to frame ideas and concepts effectively for different target audiences

• Desirable: Leadership experience and track record of managing teams

• Desirable: demonstrated interest and/or experience in nonprofits, philanthropy, and/or public policy, ideally with grantmaking organisations

Interested candidates should write in with your CV and areas of interest to [email protected]