Manager, Donor Management & Philanthropy

Donor & Partnership Development

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations, corporations, and prospective supporters.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships through regular engagement, meetings, site visits, and stewardship activities.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, corporations, and community partners.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts to achieve fundraising targets.
• Develop account engagement plans for key donors and partners to strengthen long-term support.
• Support fundraising campaigns, events, and partnership initiatives through donor and sponsor engagement.

Proposal Development & Grant Management

• Develop funding proposals, grant applications, sponsorship packages, donor presentations, and fundraising materials.
• Work closely with programme and service teams to gather information on funding needs, programme outcomes, and impact.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant reports, donor reports, and impact updates.
• Ensure donor commitments and reporting requirements are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Maintain a repository of funding proposals, donor communications, and grant documentation.

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Develop and implement stewardship activities that strengthen donor retention and engagement.
• Coordinate donor appreciation initiatives, impact-sharing sessions, and recognition opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation of acknowledgement letters, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
• Track donor engagement activities and recommend opportunities for donor retention and upgrading.
• Support the creation of donor stories, impact reports, and communication materials that demonstrate programme outcomes.
• Maintain accurate donor records and engagement history in Salesforce CRM.

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with programme, communications, volunteer management, and service teams to deliver donor and partnership commitments.
• Identify opportunities for corporate engagement through volunteering, sponsorships, fundraising activities, and awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of partnership activities and donor engagements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that enhance donor experience and organisational visibility.

Fundraising Administration & Reporting

• Monitor portfolio performance, donor pipelines, and fundraising activities.
• Prepare regular reports on donor engagement, fundraising outcomes, and partnership activities.
• Support data analysis and donor research to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and donor management procedures.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Business, Non-Profit Management or related fields.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, donor management, philanthropy, partnership development, or a related field.
• Experience managing donor, corporate, foundation, or stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing proposals, grant applications, sponsorship pitches, or donor communications.
• Experience in the social service, healthcare, education, or non-profit sector is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and develop fundraising opportunities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for SAAC's mission and commitment to improving the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.