Assistant Director, Centre for Applied Philanthropy (CAP)

at  THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SINGAPORE

CFS is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join CAP as an Assistant Director in an important and exciting role that offers hands-on opportunities to develop, implement and manage collective giving and philanthropic advisory programmes to meet evolving community needs in Singapore. The candidate will be a key member of the CAP team with a responsibility to oversee the efficient and effective running of CAP programmes, and provide direction and guidance to project teams.
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in driving collective giving/philanthropic initiatives, with in-depth domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas – environment/sustainability, issues affecting lower-income families, education, skills training, employment-support, health and care. He/she should also have a data-driven understanding of effective and innovative giving strategies in any of the areas identified above.
If you are a dynamic leader with a commitment to advancing social and environmental causes through strategic giving, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a lasting difference in Singapore.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Masters-level qualifications in business, social sciences, public policy/health preferred
• Domain knowledge/expertise on one or more of the following sectors will be a definite advantage – environment/sustainability, economic, social, health and care needs and the philanthropic sector
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners
• Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for philanthropic initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Able to strive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as an independent contributor with limited resources.
• Ability to write and present clear and concise reports independently.
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (such as PowerPoint and Excel)
• Core competencies in grantmaking and grant management
• Manage, lead and motivate teams, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities effectively to achieve organizational goals.

• Proactively exercise creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning and delivering CAP collective giving programmes and bespoke philanthropy advisory services in a variety of philanthropic domains.This includes developing and implementing strategies, action plans and programmes to promote effective philanthropy in Singapore.
• Provide independent leadership on complex assignments and be able to guide 1-2 team members, including clearing copy and slide decks prepared by team members.
• Uphold business and operational excellence at the Centre; manage budgets and monitor progress on KPIs.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of team’s needs to provide proactive, efficient, and expedient resources and support towards the collective growth of the team
• Oversee the end-to-end grantmaking process for new collective giving programmes and community impact funds
• Stay informed about emerging trends/needs, research and innovations in the fields of sustainability and social impact to continuously build pipeline of philanthropic opportunities and evaluate effectiveness of existing funds.