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.
