JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title: Philanthropy Communications Manager
Report to: Head of Philanthropy
I. About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF): WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, part of WWF International — one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. We protect critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. As one of WWF's global hubs, WWF Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.
II. Mission of Philanthropy WWF-Singapore
To contribute significant, sustainable levels of philanthropic funding to WWF-Singapore, for Investment in local and regional priority conservation and environmental education projects which demonstrably advance WWF's global and local mission.
In recognition of the importance and high visibility of this mission, the Philanthropy team works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors and reports to the Director of Fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team with strategic visions and plans.
The key attributes for members of this team are:
- an ability to think strategically and intelligently
- apply visual and written creativity to communications
- outstanding ability to establish rapport and communicate with intelligence and empathy with high net worth individuals and VIPs
- demonstrate strong analytical and digital communications skills
- must have an outstanding attitude and be highly responsive to providing collateral, support and information to the CEO and Head of Philanthropy as required.
III. Major Functions:
Assist in the implementation of WWF-Singapore’s philanthropy strategy, including:
- prospective donor research and management
- stewardship of major donors
- project management, writing and publication of collateral materials and e-communications, including Power Point presentations
- project managing HNWI and major donor bespoke events as well as presentations to high net worth financial and legal sector clients
- design and edit conservation and project impact reports and proposals for major donors and prospects.
- project manage donor conservation project site visits across APAC, including itineraries and budgets, in collaboration with APAC Network Offices.
- grant contract and gift management including integrity of the donor database / CRM, and generate associated reports, such as the HNWI prospect pipeline, philanthropy income and major donor projects. Requires collaboration with Finance and CRM teams.
IV. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project manage the production of collateral including the Philanthropy case for support, conservation project concepts, digital communications, presentations, donor impact reports and bespoke project proposals. Requires coordination and excellent working relationships within WWF Singapore and across APAC conservation teams.
- Prepare the contents for Philanthropy-related pages on the WWF SG website, ensuring philanthropy messages are compelling and appropriate.
- Design, draft and edit philanthropy communications documents and digital presentations, including selection and inclusion of infographics, images, videos and photos to compellingly communicate to sophisticated external audiences.
- Design and manage bespoke, segmented and mass digital communications to UHNWls, VIPs, board members, including newsletters, event invitations and registrations via Active Campaign, EventBrite or similar software.
- Project manage strategic events, exhibitions and presentations to external HNW and VIP audiences.
- Assist in prospective donor research and preparation of bios and profiles to inform the CEO and Head of Philanthropy.
- Assist the CEO and Head of Philanthropy in research and preparation of documents for government, HNWI, VIP and other stakeholders.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Head of Philanthropy to effectively.
- Implement the philanthropy strategy, including data management and reporting.
- Coordinate itineraries, travel logistics and budgets for APAC Conservation Project Site Visits for major donors and prospective donors.
- Ensure compliance with WWF established policies and procedures and Singapore's legal, fiscal and charitable entity statutory requirements.
- Have an understanding of government policy and regulations for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPC), as well as an understanding of major gifts fundraising landscape in Singapore.
- Other projects as required by the CEO or Head of Philanthropy.
- Growth opportunities:
- Upgrade existing donors to mid-level or major donors with the support of the Head of Philanthropy.
- Research, write and submit compelling grant applications to private and public sector trusts and foundations, manage relationships and adhere to reporting milestones.
- Proactively seek and knowledge manage environmental and conservation news which may be of interest to the Philanthropy audience.
- Assist the CEO and Head of Philanthropy in the cultivation and stewardship of major donors and high net worth individuals
- Philanthropy and environmental communications professionals, and trusts and foundations applications and grant managers, are highly sought after in the INGO and Higher Education sectors.
V. Profile:
Required Qualifications
- Degree or higher degree in a relevant discipline with excellent results. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in advisory, business development, philanthropy or environmental communications, project management, and / or fundraising, with proven success.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
Interested applicants may submit their updated CVs and cover letter along with current/expected salary and notice period to hr@wwf.sg. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.