Executive/Senior Executive, Community Funds Development (Donor & Stewardship)

at  MUI Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

[What the role is]
As a statutory board and community institution, the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore manages various funds to support the socio-economic and religious needs of the community – from fundraising and collections to investment of current assets and disbursements to beneficiaries. These funds are based on the values of self-reliance and sustainability to collectively build a successful and progressive Muslim community in Singapore.
We seek a dynamic individual to strengthen our donor/giver management culture, strategies and procedures, ensuring sustained support for Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura (WMS). This role involves developing and implementing strategies to engage donors/givers, and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s fundraising goals.

[What you will be working on]

• With support management, develop and execute a donor/giver engagement strategy for Muis to increase donor/giver engagement and lifetime contribution, with focus on those contributing to WMS. This includes exploring and benchmarking our approaches with similar philanthropic institutions.
• Cultivate personalised donor relationships and managing donor experiences so as to ensure sustained support for WMS’s initiatives. This includes contributing to the development of a CRM system and participating in face-to-face direct engagements tailored to donor preferences.
• Develop and execute tailored donor management for all types of donor profiles, including personalized acknowledgment strategies, regular communication, and exclusive engagement opportunities to enhance donor satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinate donor recognition and donor activities to maintain strong donor relationships.
• Manage donor databases and records to ensure accurate and up-to-date information, assisting in facilitating targeted and personalized donor engagement strategies.

[What we are looking for]

• Tertiary education in a related field.
• Relevant work experience in advisory, business development, philanthropy, project management, CRM, fundraising and / or Malay Muslim Organisation with a track record of successful project delivery will be advantageous (portfolio to be provided).
• Track record in philanthropic organizations, charities, public sector, major donor or corporate fundraising will be advantageous.
• Ability to correspond in a context-sensitive and sophisticated manner with external audiences, including trusts and foundations, major donors, high net worth individuals, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder focus and an outstanding service-oriented attitude.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Resourceful, energetic, proactive, results-oriented team player.
• Strong strategic thinking, research and analytical skills.

Successful candidate will be appointed on contract basis.
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window.
If you are facing issues submitting your application, please contact us at careers@muis.gov.sg for assistance.

Please refer the Job description for details