Our client is a non-profit organisation for the education, training, and care of persons with autism and their families.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, DONOR MANAGEMENT & PHILANTHROPY

This role bridges major donor cultivation and mass engagement by assisting with major gift stewardship, identifying partnership opportunities, and delivering meaningful event experiences. The ideal candidate is both relationship-driven and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills and a passion for building lasting donor relationships that fuel the charity's mission and growth.

1. Major Gifts & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships

Assist donor managers in arranging for donor meetings - prepare decks, proposals, and donor research.
Follow-up with donors with timely impact reports and stewardship efforts. • Identify new corporate partners, foundations, fundraising or sponsorship opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope programmes for funding and track progress post-implementation.

2. Events Management

Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of donor-centric events, donor appreciation brunches/teas, and third-party or partner-initiated fundraising events.
Develop event concepts aligned with charity’s brand and fundraising goals — including themes, storylines, programme flow, donor recognition moments, and stewardship opportunities.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across fundraising, communications, logistics, and programmes to ensure seamless event execution.
Secure and manage partnerships with vendors, sponsors, and volunteers, including venue providers, entertainers, emcees, and catering teams.
Evaluate event performance through data collection, feedback surveys, income/expenditure tracking, and donor insights for continuous improvement.

3. Stewardship & Donor Communications

Curate thank-you packages tailored for major donors, corporates and foundations.
Track progress of stewardship and acknowledgement platforms for major donors.
Create donor engagement kits and impact reports to communicate the value of their giving.

Qualifications:

Degree in Communications, Business, Non-Profit Management or related fields.

Experience:

At least 4-6 years in fundraising, event management, or partnership development.
Proven track record in event management – preferably fundraising events
Preferably with experience in the social service sector

Skills & Attributes:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong project management and multi-tasking ability.
Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Salesforce CRM.
Passion for charity’s mission in serving persons with autism and a heart for community impact.

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Assistant Manager, Donor Management & Philanthropy