Career

At SCWO, we are proud to have adopted the Tripartite Standards (TS), a set of good employment practices endorsed by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). This reflects our commitment to building a fair, inclusive, and progressive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and supported to thrive. By upholding these standards, we ensure that our policies and practices go beyond compliance to foster equal opportunities, safeguard employee well-being, and create a positive work culture that values every individual.

Available Positions

TITLE:                            Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships

DEPARTMENT:               Communications and Partnerships

REPORTS TO:                 Head, Fundraising & Partnerships

The Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships supports SCWO’s resource mobilisation and partnership initiatives through hands-on management of fundraising campaigns, charity events, grant applications, and donor engagement, with a particular focus on cultivating corporate sponsors, family offices, and grant-making foundations. The role ensures the smooth execution of projects that generate revenue, strengthen partnerships, and enhance SCWO’s visibility and mission impact.


The Manager works closely with the Head, Fundraising & Partnerships to implement fundraising strategies, maintain donor and partner relationships — particularly across corporate, family office, and foundation channels — and contribute to the organisation’s overall growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

 

Fundraising & Grant Management

  • Support the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of corporate sponsors, donors, and funding bodies, including family offices and private/corporate foundations.
  • Prepare sponsorship proposals, grant applications, and fundraising materials, tailored to the priorities and reporting requirements of corporate and foundation funders.
  • Track fundraising pipeline and assist in monitoring progress toward revenue targets, segmented by funder type (corporate, family office, foundation, individual) where relevant.
  • Contribute to setting and achieving annual fundraising targets across corporate, foundation, and event revenue streams.
  • Maintain and update the donor/funder CRM or tracking system, ensuring pipeline data is current and accessible for reporting.
  • Maintain accurate records of donor and sponsor engagements, contributions, and agreements, including grant conditions, reporting deadlines, and renewal timelines.
  • Ensure proposals and agreements are routed through appropriate internal approval processes.
  • Ensure sponsorship and grant agreements comply with SCWO’s governance and engagement policies.

Fundraising Events & Campaigns

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute charity fundraising events, including logistics, vendor management, marketing, and donor relations.
  • Support proposal costing and event budget tracking to ensure financial accountability.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Membership, Direct Services, Programmes) to maximise the impact and visibility of events and campaigns.
  • Collect and analyse event outcomes to inform future initiatives and reporting to management.

Partnerships & Donor Engagement

  • Support partnership development initiatives by liaising with corporate partners, foundations, and community organisations, with emphasis on building and sustaining relationships with family offices and grant-making bodies.
  • Coordinate with retail operations (e.g. New2U) where fundraising initiatives intersect with in-kind donations or corporate CSR partnerships.
  • Assist in donor stewardship activities, including impact reporting, recognition, and regular communications.
  • Respond to donor queries and provide excellent service to maintain strong, ongoing relationships.
  • This role covers corporate, family office, foundation, event-based, and individual giving fundraising.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A recognised degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, partnerships, or event management, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
  • Experience in planning and executing fundraising events or campaigns is required.
  • Experience in grant writing, sponsorship proposals, or donor engagement is highly desirable, particularly experience engaging corporate donors, family offices, or foundations.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Open for Singaporean or PR only.

 Key Attributes

  • Project management and multitasking
  • Results-oriented and proactive problem-solving
  • Collaborative team player
  • Commercially minded, with strong research instincts for matching funder priorities (corporate CSR, family office, foundation) to SCWO programmes
  • Strong alignment with SCWO’s mission, values, and commitment to gender equality

 

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