Assistant Manager / Senior Executive

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for "Best Theme Attraction" at TTG Travel Awards 2017, "Best Attraction Experience", "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" and "Best Customer Service (Attractions)" at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

OUR PEOPLE

At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

National Gallery Singapore is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our fundraising team as an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive. This position will play a pivotal role in stewarding our founding partners and major donors, as well as assisting in the acquisition of major gifts through strategic gift structuring, prospecting, and pipeline management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Stewardship of Founding Partners and Major Donors:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with founding partners and major donors.
• Proactively develop customised stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring a high level of engagement and satisfaction.
• Coordinate and execute donor appreciation events as well as support donor-led events and other stewardship initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with the team to compose appeals, proposals, letters and compile appropriate invitation lists, engage donors, create programs and provide program materials if needed.
• Generate timely post-event reports to donors on programs' outcomes to ensure donor satisfaction and repeat donations.
• Provide divisional support for communications including website and annual reports.

Prospecting and Pipeline Management:

• Identify and research potential major donors, leveraging internal and external resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM database, tracking engagement and cultivating relationships through the donor lifecycle.
• Develop new strategies to enhance donor retention and new donor acquisition.

Assist in Major Gift Acquisition:

• Conduct prospect research and analysis to assess capacity, affinity, and inclination for major gifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and qualify major gift prospects from the donor pipeline.
• Partner internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling cases for support.

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, arts or any other related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy or a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and diverse relationships and the proven ability to operate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices is an advantage.
• Interest in Arts and Culture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with CRM databases.

Personal Attributes

• Professional integrity and dedication to excellence.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A growth mindset, open to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.
• People-oriented and able to engage with a diverse group of people.