Philanthropy & Partnerships Associate

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time, permanent role, based in Singapore (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: 2nd July 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION 護瞳行動

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Philanthropy & Partnerships Associate supports the development and progression of philanthropy and partnership activity across trusts & foundations, corporate partners, and high-value philanthropic audiences in Singapore. The role is focused on coordination, preparation, prospects research, and pipeline support, enabling effective relationship management and timely progression of opportunities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate a targeted portfolio of trusts & foundations, corporate, and philanthropic prospects, assisting with qualification, cultivation, and stewardship activity. 
• Preparation of submissions to trusts & foundations, businesses and individuals, including coordinating inputs, drafting supporting materials, and managing timelines and follow-up. 
• Support donor and partner engagement through effective briefing, scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, and moves management. 
• Act as a coordination point between Singapore, Global Philanthropy, Programs, and Business Development teams to align inputs, streamline processes, and reduce bottlenecks. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM and pipeline records, ensuring donor intelligence, engagement activity, and stage progression are consistently recorded. 
• Supporting prospect research and developing profiles when required. 
• Support reporting and insight generation, including pipeline tracking, income forecasting inputs, and progress summaries to inform prioritisation and decision-making. 
• Provide general administrative and coordination support across philanthropy and partnerships activities as required, including managing donor engagement events. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Experience supporting or coordinating fundraising, philanthropy, or relationship-based income generation within a charity or comparable environment.  
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and data to support decision-making and insight.  
• Exposure to fundraising, particularly major gifts, trusts and foundations and or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing professional-level briefs and materials.   
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using this link: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2464&company=thefredhol

Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.  

Applications Close: 2nd July 2026

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

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The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international organisation working towards eliminating avoidable blindness and improving Indigenous Australian health.