Outreach & Development Executive
We are looking for a motivated and creative Outreach & Development Executive to join our team. This role will support our outreach, fundraising and donor engagement efforts, with a strong focus on social media and creative content, student fundraising, and in-kind donations.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media & Content
- Create engaging content for our social media platforms, including posts, stories, reels, and captions.
- Develop creative materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives.
- Manage and maintain the social media content calendar.
- Work with internal teams to identify stories and activities for social media and other communication channels.
- Support the development of marketing and fundraising collaterals.
Student Fundraising
- Coordinate and support student fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
- Liaise with schools, teachers and students on fundraising activities.
- Track fundraising activities, participation and funds raised.
- Support students throughout their fundraising journey and encourage meaningful engagement with our cause.
Donor & Partner Engagement
- Liaise with donors and corporate partners on in-kind donations, including food, groceries, educational materials, and other items.
- Coordinate the collection, delivery and distribution of donated items with internal teams.
- Maintain accurate records of in-kind donations and donor information.
- Follow up with donors and partners on donation arrangements and requirements.
- Prepare thank-you messages, acknowledgements and other donor communications.
Outreach& Development Support
- Support fundraising campaigns, outreach activities, events and donor engagement initiatives.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations, proposals, and other communication materials.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Outreach & Development team.
- Undertake other related duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in social media, marketing, communications, fundraising, partnerships or outreach.
- Experience working in a non-profit or social service organisation would be an advantage.
- Strong interest and experience in social media content creation and creative communications.
- Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator) is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable communicating and building relationships with corporate partners, donors, schools, students and other stakeholders.
- Proactive, creative, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
- Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and youths.
