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.