"Assistant Director (Fundraising) - (2-year contract)"

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Director (Fundraising) supports the Director of Development in leading and managing all fundraising initiatives at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine). The incumbent plays a key role in driving philanthropic support at the major and principal gift levels, and in overseeing class giving, alumni engagement, and digital fundraising strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Support in managing and executing the School’s fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for major and principal gifts to advance NUS Medicine’s priorities.
• Manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects, delivering on individual and team fundraising targets.
• Partner with senior leadership, faculty, and volunteers to engage donors through tailored cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline through prospect research and qualification.

Programme and Campaign Management

• Lead class, alumni, and commencement giving initiatives in support of the School’s broader advancement goals.
• Drive the conceptualisation and implementation of digital fundraising and donor communication campaigns.
• Oversee production of fundraising collaterals, online content, and stewardship materials.
• Evaluate fundraising programmes and recommend improvements based on performance metrics.

Stakeholder and Governance Management

• Work with faculty, researchers, and domain experts to develop compelling fundraising proposals.
• Ensure full compliance with NUS Advancement policies and procedures in all aspects of donor engagement, gift processing, and reporting.
• Liaise with NUS Development Office and relevant administrative units to ensure consistency in donor communications, governance, and recognition.

Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop a small team of fundraisers and donor engagement staff.
• Drive a performance-based and collaborative team culture aligned with University values
• Deputise the Director of Development when required, representing the unit at internal and external meetings, overseeing operations, and ensuring smooth decision-making continuity.
• Support the preparation of management reports, budgets, and planning documents for the Development function.

Qualifications

• A bachelor degree from a recognised institution.
• At least 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, or advancement, preferably in the higher education, healthcare, or non-profit sectors.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts (≥ S$100,000) and managing donor portfolios.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide a small team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in developing persuasive proposals and cases for support.
• Strategic, analytical, and results-driven, with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable representing the University in donor and partner-facing settings.
• Commitment to professional learning and continuous development.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Dean-Med-Development & Outreach - Development

Job requisition ID: 30863