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We are hiring! Senior Executive, Development and Partnerships (Fundraising)

January 22nd, 2026 | Jobs @ AWARE, News, Open Positions

Position: Senior Executive, Development and Partnerships
Department: Secretariat (Fundraising)
Salary range: S$4,000 – S$4,500
Term: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Starting date:
Immediate

About the Role

As a key member of the team, you will support the development and execution of AWARE’s fundraising and partnership strategies, with a growing focus on expanding fundraising into new areas—particularly corporate partnerships and major donors—to strengthen AWARE’s fundraising in the long term.

This is a role for a strong communicator and creative thinker who enjoys shaping fundraising narratives, developing campaign ideas, and building relationships. You will support the team in testing new fundraising approaches, following up on partnership conversations, and translating AWARE’s impact into compelling stories, proposals and pitches. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is savvy, hands-on, and driven by a strong desire to communicate social impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of AWARE’s fundraising strategies, including exploring and piloting new approaches
  • Assist in relationship-building and liaising with prospective partners and funders
  • Support the planning and execution of the annual AWARE Ball and other donor engagement activities and events, including developing creative concepts, themes and donor-facing materials
  • Conceptualise and develop online fundraising campaigns, including campaign messaging, storytelling angles and calls-to-action
  • Implement donor stewardship activities to maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors and partners
  • Write persuasive donor communications, including donation appeals, donor updates and appreciation letters, proposals, presentations
  • Assist with funding proposals, grant applications and reports for government, corporate and philanthropic entities
  • Conduct research, data mining and analysis to support fundraising strategy

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience and appropriate educational qualifications
  • Strong copywriting and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, fundraising and partnership communications
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging corporate partners, donors and funders
  • Demonstrated creativity and ability to develop campaign concepts
  • Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development or account management would be an advantage
  • Experience in the social sector or nonprofit fundraising is a bonus
  • Comfortable and adept at using technology, including Google Suite, Excel, CRM or other database systems
  • Strong project management skills; proactive, adaptable and able to follow through on multiple workstreams
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Superb time-management and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and partners
  • Good eye for design and familiarity with photo-editing or design software is an advantage
  • Strong belief in gender equality and alignment with AWARE’s values

How to Apply

Send your CV, a short cover letter, samples of your writing or design work, and links to social media posts you have created to careers@aware.org.sg. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

You can also click here to submit your application.

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Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at careers@aware.org.sg.