"Assistant Manager (Development)"

Job Description

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy think-tank at the National University of Singapore. The Institute analyses public policy; fosters connections among thought leaders; disseminates its findings to a broad audience; and provides a platform for mature, open and incisive discussion on Singapore’s challenges, options and direction.

IPS is currently seeking to appoint a dedicated Assistant Manager (Development) to support the Institute's fundraising efforts, with a particular focus on managing the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, including overseeing its administration, coordinating logistics, and supporting the planning and delivery of donor engagement events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IPS Corporate Associates (CA) Programme, enhancing donor value and experience through new initiatives and ongoing improvements.
• Plan and execute donor events end-to-end, including conceptualisation, budgeting and procurement, vendor coordination, speaker engagement, registration, EDMs, collateral preparation, technical rehearsals, on-site management and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain accurate donor records and event databases, ensuring timely documentation and updates.
• Drive donor acquisition, retention and renewals by preparing and following up on appeals; processing donations and agreements; and monitoring fundraising campaigns.
• Steward donor relationships and communications by creating engagement opportunities and recognition initiatives, coordinating across departments, supporting the copy-editing and distribution of reports and materials, and conducting basic research on organisations and relevant topics.
• Perform general administration duties, support IPS-wide events and undertake ad hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Arts, Social Sciences, Mass Communication(s), or Business Administration.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, preferably in events management, donor relations, or stakeholder engagement, including some leadership experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Methodical, meticulous and organised, ideally with experience managing detailed administrative tasks.
• Self- motivated, collaborative, and capable of working effectively both independently and within a team under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Access.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department: Institute of Policy Studies

Job requisition ID: 32043

Posting Start Date: 10/03/2026