Events and Fundraising Manager (6 Month Maternity Cover)

About TalentTrust

TalentTrust is an IPC-registered nonprofit dedicated to strengthening other nonprofits and amplifying their impact through skills-based volunteering. Since 2016, we've facilitated pro bono capacity-building programs that connect skilled professionals to nonprofits, helping them to upskill, scale, and deepen their impact in the community.

Our work addresses critical organisational challenges in the nonprofit sector, and in 2023, we were honored with the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award, underscoring the significance of our contributions to the sector.

Position Overview

TalentTrust is seeking a Events and Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover - 6 months) to support the organisation during a critical fundraising period. Reporting to the CEO, this role will focus primarily on planning and delivering a major fundraising event, while ensuring continuity across key donor and fundraising activities.

As TalentTrust builds on the momentum of 2025 and prepares for a significant fundraising milestone, we are seeking a capable and driven fundraiser to step into this 6-month maternity cover role. This is a critical delivery period for the organisation, with a flagship fundraising event at its centre.

We are looking for a high-performing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of outcomes, and brings both rigour and positivity to their work. If you are confident in managing multiple stakeholders, enjoy turning plans into results, and are motivated by purposeful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of TalentTrust's flagship fundraising event, including project planning, timelines, budgets, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and on-the-day operations.

2. Work closely with the CEO, internal teams, and relevant committees to ensure the event is delivered smoothly and achieves its fundraising and engagement objectives.

3. Coordinate all event-related fundraising activities, including sponsorship management, donor communications, marketing collateral, and post-event follow-up.

4. Manage and support existing donor and corporate partner relationships connected to the fundraising event, ensuring timely, professional, and consistent communication.

5. Develop and adapt event-related communications materials, including donor updates, marketing content, and social media posts that highlight TalentTrust's mission and impact.

6. Prepare updates, reports, and post-event summaries for internal stakeholders and the Fundraising Committee, including key outcomes, insights, and recommendations to support handover.

7. Maintain accurate records within TalentTrust's donor management system, tracking donor engagement, sponsorships, and fundraising progress.

8. Support post-event evaluation and documentation, capturing learnings and recommendations to inform future fundraising events and campaigns.

9. Execute existing fundraising strategy and meet agreed revenue targets during the contract period.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising and/or event management, preferably within the nonprofit, social, or impact sector.

• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering fundraising events or large-scale stakeholder events end-to-end.

• Strong ability to manage donor, sponsor, and partner relationships, with a professional and responsive communication style.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop donor communications, marketing materials, and event-related content.

• Strong planning, project management, and time management skills, with a focus on execution and follow-through.

• Ability to step into an existing fundraising plan and deliver with minimal ramp-up during a fixed-term maternity cover period.

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive, with a high standard of delivery.

• Familiarity with Singapore's nonprofit and CSR landscape is an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

This role is offered as a 6-month maternity cover, ideal for candidates seeking a delivery-focused, fixed-term opportunity.