COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d’Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.
In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards 2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore’s tourism landscape.
We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery’s vision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy, or strategic business development—preferably within the arts, cultural, non-profit, or adjacent sectors.
• Strong strategic planning, campaign management, and team leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in securing significant gifts or partnerships from philanthropic foundations, major donors, or institutional funders.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with experience in proposal development and donor-facing communications.
• Proven ability to think analytically and creatively, and to translate strategy into systems, processes, and action.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, if required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Partnership Development Department as Assistant Director / Deputy Director, Strategy. This leadership role will focus on building and guiding the strategic backbone of our fundraising programmes, with a particular emphasis on the Capital Campaign, major gifts, family offices, foundations, and grants.
This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in fundraising, business development, or philanthropy strategy—who also thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. The candidate should be a strong individual contributor capable of complex strategic work, while also leading and mentoring a sub-team to drive excellence, innovation, and growth.