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Build and implement donor development and fundraising efforts for ACF: unlocking greater philanthropic giving, connection of donors with nonprofit organisations, and scaling support for meaningful social impact work in Asia.
Asia Community Foundation is a charitable organisation that empowers donors by creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and give with confidence. Through informed and collective philanthropy, we believe we can unlock the transformative power of giving to foster sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities for a thriving Asia.
Established in 2022 by a group of philanthropists from Asia Philanthropy Circle, ACF was born out of the pressing need for a regional platform to facilitate cross-border giving in Asia. Our mission is to promote purposeful giving in Asia by connecting donors and nonprofits to achieve greater results than they could on their own. As a community, we believe that we can create positive change and address some of the most pressing socioeconomic and environmental issues facing Asia today.
Key Responsibilities:
ACF is looking for a candidate with excellent communications and inter-personal skills who is passionate about contributing to the social impact sector. Reporting to the CEO, the Development Director will spearhead donor development and fundraising efforts as ACF continues to grow and evolve. This includes identifying potential donors and partners, creating pipelines, cultivating relationships with individuals, banks and intermediaries, and working in collaboration with colleagues to guide donors through their giving process at ACF. As a lean, fast-paced start-up organisation, team members should expect to multi-task in a flexible environment in order to thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Develop ACF’s annual donor development and fundraising plans and lead execution efforts
- Identify potential prospects and secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
- Foster ongoing relationships with donors by working in consultative manner to understand needs and interests to strategically align ACF solutions
- Build pipelines for new donors through participation in events, workshops, and leveraging partnerships with banks, intermediaries, other organisations
- Manage a small team, helping them to cultivate their skills and competencies and to contribute towards departmental goals
- Communicate ACF’s unique role and value in the philanthropy and social impact ecosystems
- Manage and maintain system for tracking proposals and progress status for new donors
- Create and execute strategies for donor expansion and funding diversification
- Oversee planning and organization of special events to support prospect development, donor education and relationship building
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, board members and APC team members
