Associate Director / Senior Associate Director, Office of Advancement Permanent

We’re looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Plan, develop and implement active and effective strategies to meet fundraising goals for the university.
• Work to develop campus-wide gift opportunities and create proposals, which seek to match the interests of numerous donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations, with the needs of the University to maximise long-term value.
• Interact with business and community leaders to seek financial and volunteer support for the University.
• Strategically advance the Universitys most important relationships.
• Take on responsibilities for existing donors to strengthen relationships for cultivation and stewardship purposes.
• Work with the stewardship team to ensure that donors communications are timely and relevant.
• Work closely with the university administrators and academics, obtaining their support while managing expectations and relationships.
• Foster a spirit of collegiality and distributed ownership of success.

• Bachelor or Master degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated outstanding performance in fundraising, complex CRM, communications environment.
• Proven track record in development, communications or other relationship-based business discipline.
• Track record in participating personally in high-level negotiations with a positive and resilient manner with the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques and ethics.
• Knowledge of major sources of wealth within Singapore and throughout Asia.
• Ability to converse proficiently in Mandarin will be valued as you will be required to converse with Mandarin speaking contacts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and interact effectively with academic leaders, faculty, donors, civic leaders, volunteers and staff at all levels.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and must be a good listener.
• Articulate and persuasive presenter to large and small groups, possess sound judgement and strong professional presence, as well as a collegial work style that promotes teamwork, creativity and open communication.
• Ability to understand and effectively articulate the mission and goals of SMU with enthusiasm and energy, to compel others to action.
• Passion for higher education and the non-profit sector is highly desirable.