Job Description
Job Title:  Assistant Manager / Manager, Annual Giving (NUS Development Office)
Posting Start Date:  26/08/2025
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About the Role

The Development Office (DVO) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Annual Giving Team. This role is integral to strengthening the culture of giving at NUS through:

  • Developing and executing annual giving strategies and integrated campaigns targeting alumni, students and staff
  • Managing key fundraising initiatives (e.g. Commencement Giving, Year-End Appeals) across digital and traditional platforms.
  • Leading campus-wide outreach to foster a culture of giving and build a pipeline of future supporters.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver engaging content, events, and donor experiences.
  • Using data analytics to assess campaign effectiveness and guide strategy improvements.
  • Staying up to date with industry trends to introduce innovative engagement approaches.

Job Description

Alumni Giving

  • Develop targeted engagement and fundraising strategies for specific alumni segments to cultivate meaningful gifting opportunities.
  • Lead the end-to-end process of these strategies, including ideation, conceptualisation, resource planning, execution, and follow-up.
  • Engage alumni through a range of appropriate channels such as digital marketing, innovative outreach methods, physical and virtual events, partnerships with champions and advocates, and collaboration with schools or university departments.
  • Identify donor segments for renewal and gift upgrades and execute tailored approaches in coordination with the major gifts team and other relevant stakeholders.

Student Philanthropy & Youth Engagement

  • Leverage student touchpoints to identify and implement student-focused philanthropic initiatives.
  • Plan and execute awareness and giving campaigns around key milestones (e.g., Commencement Giving) to drive student participation and instil a culture of giving prior to graduation.
  • Cultivate the future donor base by recruiting and onboarding student champions and volunteers to support year-round giving initiatives.
  • Collaborate with student leaders across various clubs and student bodies to expand outreach and participation.
  • Coordinate with the communications team to manage and enhance existing and new outreach channels, including content creation and curation.
  • Collaborate with the data analytics team to develop donor segmentation strategies, track campaign performance, and design follow-up actions based on insights.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective campaign delivery, including responsibilities related to budgeting, logistics, procurement, and volunteer management.

Requirements for the Role

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.
  • 5–7 years of professional experience in student, alumni, or community engagement, fundraising, or marketing.
  • Knowledge of existing and emerging social media platforms, with a proven track record of leveraging digital channels for marketing or fundraising success.
  • Proven creativity and ability to generate innovative ideas for campaigns and engagement strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and campaigns concurrently.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • IT-savvy, with working knowledge of CRM systems and data management tools.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Development Office

Department : Major Gifts

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 30139

Req ID:  30139