Philanthropy Lead

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Responsibilities:

Philanthropy Lead, Tanoto Foundation (Singapore)

Programme Management: Leadership Development

Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Foundation's leadership development programme to foster scholar growth, engagement, and long-term alumni impact.

• Manage the end-to-end administration of scholarship programmes, including working with university partners on annual scholarship awards.
• Design, plan, and deliver leadership development initiatives and training opportunities for scholars throughout the year.
• Monitor scholar participation, progress, and development outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with scholars through regular engagement, mentoring, and support.
• Guide scholars in their personal and leadership development journey, including facilitating community engagement and volunteer initiatives.
• Organise the annual networking event and other scholar engagement activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of scholars and alumni and coordinate alumni relations and networking initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Foundation's leadership development programmes in different countries.
• Coordinate, monitor, and administer other scholarship programmes within the wider group portfolio.

Grant Management: Medical Philanthropy, Community Projects and International Partnerships

Support the effective management of the Foundation's grant portfolio, community initiatives, and strategic partnerships to ensure strong stewardship, operational excellence, and measurable impact.

• Support the management and monitoring of grants, community projects, and international partnerships to ensure effective stewardship, compliance with agreed objectives, and meaningful impact measurement.
• Coordinate grant administration processes, including the timely processing of donations, grant disbursements, and related documentation.
• Assist in the assessment and due diligence of grant proposals, including reviewing submissions, conducting preliminary analysis, and supporting funding recommendations.
• Maintain regular engagement with grantees and partners to monitor progress, track outcomes, and facilitate reporting requirements.
• Support the collection and analysis of programme data and outcomes for impact reporting, donor stewardship, and organisational learning.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation and reporting of funded programmes and partnership initiatives.

Governance & Reporting

Support the Foundation's governance, financial oversight, and statutory reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, effective board administration, and sound financial stewardship.

• Coordinate and support the Foundation's governance and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, statutory, and internal policies.
• Partner with the Finance/Legal team to assist in the preparation, submission, and maintenance of governance documentation, reports, and records.
• Partner with the Finance team to monitor programme and organisational budgets, including monthly tracking and annual budget planning exercises.
• Support the preparation and coordination of board meeting, including scheduling, agenda planning, meeting materials, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support governance, audit, and reporting requirements.

Impact & Communications

Support the Foundation's advocacy, communications, and impact measurement efforts to strengthen awareness of its work, demonstrate outcomes, and amplify the reach and effectiveness of its programmes, partnerships, and philanthropic initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Communications team to implement advocacy, branding, and publicity plans that align with the Foundation's strategic objectives.
• Coordinate publicity and engagement activities for key programmes, grants, and partnerships.
• Gather and analyse programme data, impact stories, and outcomes for reporting and communications purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Healthcare, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Communications, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in programme management, philanthropy, grantmaking, higher education, community development, partnerships, or the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience in scholarship administration, leadership development, healthcare programmes, grant management, or social impact programmes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with charity governance and reporting requirements is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, with the ability to leverage digital tools to improve productivity, collaboration, and programme management.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a matrix environment and work effectively across departments, programmes, and geographies.

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