Manager, Fundraising, Partnerships and Digital Engagement

Reports to:Director

About the organisation

United Women Singapore Limited (UWS) is alocal non-profit organisation with IPC status that advances women's empowerment and gender equality and builds a pipeline of women leaders and influencers inSingapore. For over 28 years, UWS has worked to narrow the gender equality gap through education, awareness-raising and advocacy on issues such as women's empowerment and anti-violence. It does this with key stakeholders includingcorporate partners, government agencies, academia, the diplomatic community, other non-profit and community groups and the wider community.

Job purpose

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive Manager to lead UWS's fundraising, partnerships and digital engagement. The role brings together two functions: raising the funds that sustain our programmes, and building the brand, content and digital presence that make our case to supporters.

The Manager will set and deliver fundraising strategy across flagship events, grants, corporate and philanthropic partnerships, CSR, retail and digital campaigns. They will also own UWS's communications and digital engagement strategy to ensure that advocacy, programmes, research and fundraising speak with one voice. The ideal candidate is strategic and hands-on, relationship-oriented, creative, digitally fluent and passionate about driving social impact.

Key responsibilities

Strategy and leadership

• Set and own an integrated fundraising, partnerships and communications strategy with annual targets, budgets and KPIs, aligned with UWS's organisational priorities

• Lead and develop the fundraising and communications team, setting priorities and directing staff, interns and volunteers on fundraising and communications projects

• Build the UWS brand as a trusted brand to all stakeholders

• Provide communications and fundraising advice and input to organisational leadership, the Board and the Fundraising Committee

Fundraising strategy and execution

• Conceptualise and create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach, business development and relationship management to raise funds for our programmes

• Develop a process for identifying organisational priorities for grants, and lead grant applications with corporate and philanthropic partners

• Prepare compelling fundraising proposals, sponsorship decks, reports and donor communications

• Plan, own and execute fundraising initiatives across channels, including events, digital campaigns, retail collaborations, CSR partnerships and peer-to-peer fundraising

• Explore alternative revenue streams and develop corporate fundraising programmes, such as employer donation matching

• Oversee donor engagement, campaign tracking and volunteer coordination for event-based and non-event fundraising

• Oversee stock management of fundraising merchandise

• Evaluate the performance of fundraising efforts to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

Events

• Direct and manage flagship fundraising events, including logistics, budgets, permits, vendors, partners and on-site operations

• Forecast, measure and report results of fundraising and engagement events with partners and donors

• Analyse event performance to identify where resources can be optimised

Partnerships and stakeholder engagement

• Lead strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement strategies that foster strong, long-term relationships across corporate, government and philanthropic sectors

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current partners and find new ways to grow them

• Own donor relationships, including recurring contributions and recognition

• Own regular communication with partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers through email, newsletters and social media

• Collaborate with theProgrammes team to align fundraising with programme needs and secure adequate funding for ongoing initiatives

• Coordinate engagement activities for volunteers, members and interns to build a strong supporter community

• Manage regular updating ofthe stakeholder and donor database (CRM)

Alternative fundraising and retail partnerships

• Identify and implement innovative fundraising channels, including CSR tie-ups, cause marketing, peer-to-peer and digital campaigns

• Develop and manage partnerships with retail brands and outlets for co-branded campaigns, donation drives and revenue-sharing models

• Explore collaborations with lifestyle, hospitality and consumer brands aligned with UWS's mission

• Monitor trends in philanthropy, retail and digital fundraising to propose fresh, creative ideas

Communications, content and PR

• Lead all content creation and coordinate across teams on integrated communications foradvocacy, programmes, research, online and offline fundraisers, branding andUWS's wider work

• Oversee all public information content, such as the Annual Report, brochures, leaflets and display materials such as banners

• Develop content for press releases, interviews and keynote presentations, and manage media relations

• Manage and coordinate PR firms and creative agencies to sustain media campaigns as and when needed

Digital engagement

• Conceptualise digital engagement strategies and create a roadmap ofsocial media campaigns and goals for UWS and its programmes, including digital fundraising campaigns

• Plan the social media calendar in collaboration with the different departments

• Promote UWS's activities on social media to build momentum for events and campaigns while actively engaging stakeholders

• Oversee website content: non-static content (Board and staff pages, banners, upcoming events) and periodic review of static content (campaigns, impact, about us)

• Oversee digital advertising campaigns, email marketing and newsletters

• Report on digital performance, including social media campaign effectiveness, website activity, newsletter sign-ups and online giving

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices, and propose areas for investment and growth in the digital space

Internal coordination and administration

• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, the Board and the Fundraising Committee to keep fundraising and communications aligned and efficient

• Ensure accurate documentation of all activities related to partners, events, campaigns, communications and donor engagement

• Own reporting on fundraising, partnerships, donor management and digital engagement

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organisation's objectives

What we are looking for

• Passionate about gender equality and women's empowerment, and about communication to promote social good

• A self-starter who can conceptualise new ideas and turn them into reality

• A strong team player and people manager who can lead and motivate staff and volunteers

• Demonstrated skill in managing stakeholder relations across government, corporate and philanthropic sectors

• Strong digital, marketing and analytical skills, with project and event management experience

• Highly creative, curious and explorative, able to think out of the box

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, able to prioritise time-sensitive tasks and work wellunder pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Meticulous, persuasive and accurate, with strong attention to detail

• Prior work or volunteer experience with non-profits preferred

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business administration, event management or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, marketing or communications, including experience leading a marketing and communications function

• Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship or business development in any sector

• Working knowledge of digital marketing, including social media, SEO, email marketing, digital advertisingand analytics tools such as Google Ads and Google Analytics

• Experience overseeing content producers, creative agencies and digital advertising campaigns

• Experience with CRM and donor management systems, and excellent Microsoft Office skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing proposals, press releases and articles for media

• Knowledge of communicating social justice issues for awareness-building, advocacy and fundraising

Position will be commensurate with relevant experience.

What you can expect from your time with us

• Working with multinational organisations, corporates and philanthropic partners to address social issues

• Formulating and executing end-to-end fundraising and communications campaigns in the local context

• Leading wide-reaching flagship events

• Meeting inspiring change-makers in Singapore

How to apply

This position is open only to SingaporeCitizens and Permanent Residents.

Interested candidates may apply by on this site or by emailing their CV to contact@uws.org.sg, clearly stating the position applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.