Job Description
- Overseeing the preparation of essential reports and written materials for major gift fundraisers, such as gift agreements and terms of references, and to upload to the necessary systems.
- Assisting the communication and marketing specialist in packaging customized proposals.
- Implementing a consistent due diligence process on prospects and donors to mitigate reputational risk to SMU and comply with MOE and IPC's corporate governance policies.
- Ensuring the accuracy of agreements, reports and conducting thorough third-eye checks.
- Coordinating events aimed at enhancing donor involvement, cultivation, and stewardship.
- Updating the Fundraising Manual when needed.
- Assisting the VP (Advancement and Alumni Relations) in drafting different management reports or producing relevant data.
- Taking on the Secretariat role for certain management and fundraiser meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated excellence in administrative work, CRM and communications.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Sharepoint, Raisers Edge).
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with familiarity of fundraising operations, paralegal matters, or contract drafting.
- Creative and critical thinker - able to gather, infer and synthesize information from multiple sources systematically and coherently.
- Strong, detail-oriented, multitasking skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and support a variety of personnel whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance in all administrative processes.
- Ability to find solutions and navigate the nuances and interpretations of external policies and internal guidelines to support advancement work.
- Experience working with large, complex databases preferred.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Passion for higher education and the nonprofit sector is desirable.
The Manager, Fundraising Operations plays a pivotal role in supporting SMU's fundraising efforts and maintaining donor relationships. This position requires a mature, proactive and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Overseeing the preparation of essential reports and written materials for major gift fundraisers, such as gift agreements and terms of references, and to upload to the necessary systems.
- Assisting the communication and marketing specialist in packaging customized proposals.
- Implementing a consistent due diligence process on prospects and donors to mitigate reputational risk to SMU and comply with MOE and IPC's corporate governance policies.
- Ensuring the accuracy of agreements, reports and conducting thorough third-eye checks.
- Coordinating events aimed at enhancing donor involvement, cultivation, and stewardship.
- Updating the Fundraising Manual when needed.
- Assisting the VP (Advancement and Alumni Relations) in drafting different management reports or producing relevant data.
- Taking on the Secretariat role for certain management and fundraiser meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
