Senior Manager, Major Gifts

Job Description

The Development Office (DVO) is the University-wide office responsible for helping NUS secure philanthropic contributions for the University. We are seeking a major gift officer who will be a strategic collaborator in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors, which include high net worth individuals, corporations and foundations. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of potential and current major gift level donors to the university. He/she will be responsible for facilitating all phases of the gift cycle, including initiating contact, cultivating and moving potential donors to solicitation and to securing gifts. The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship builder, results-oriented and possesses excellent communication skills. He/she will support the Deputy Director in securing significant philanthropic support, and work collaboratively with NUS leadership, faculty, colleagues and volunteers to cultivate donors for university priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage and cultivate prospective donors for major gifts for the university.  
• Conceptualise short- and long-term strategies to advance meaningful gift discussions between prospective donors and NUS senior leadership and faculty members.
• Develop and write compelling proposals and appeals. 
• Meet or exceed established fundraising goals and metrics. 
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and maintain a coordinated approach in support of university-wide fundraising goals and donor stewardship. 

Qualifications

• Has proven successful experience in complex selling to individuals and/or organisations.
• Ability to manage a mixed portfolio of individual and corporate donors and foundations.
• Collaborative, energetic and self-motivated with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrate strong active listening skills with superior verbal and written communications skills.
• A high degree of customer service orientation.
• An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with respect to prospects and donors’ information
• Experience in higher education or in philanthropy will be a plus.
• A recognized university degree; candidates who possess a diploma with relevant experience will also be considered.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Development Office

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Job requisition ID : 24784