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Position Summary:

OceanX is seeking a Senior Manager, APAC Partnerships who will support the development and management of relationships with a diverse range of funders based in Singapore and across the APAC region, including government entities, foundations, corporations, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. Reporting to the VP of Partnerships, this role will steward a portfolio of existing partnerships, actively cultivate new opportunities, manage the donor CRM, and support event coordination.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of converting prospects and cultivating major gifts. This role will have the opportunity to interact directly with the Dalio Family Office, OceanX, Dalio Philanthropies, and external partners, serving as a key on-the-ground representative of OceanX's global Partnerships team within Singapore.

OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment that values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas and approaches. You must also be hard-working, composed, and goal-oriented. All employees are expected to be honest, excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Steward and cultivate partner relationships, including developing proposals, reports, and materials to support ongoing engagement.
Represent OceanX and affiliated organizations to external stakeholders, including philanthropic and government partners.
Maintain accurate CRM records and conduct research on prospective and current partners to inform outreach priorities.
Manage the prospect pipeline, including conducting outreach and following up on inquiries.
Support event coordination, including preparation, stakeholder management, event-day execution, and follow-up.
Coordinate internal processes and procedures, ensuring cross-team alignment and compliance with organizational standards.
Support OceanX activities through regional travel and work aboard the OceanXplorer, primarily throughout Southeast Asia.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration.
Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases.
Additional duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

Professional Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in Business Administration/Management, Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
At least six (6) years of experience in partnerships or nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record in prospect conversion and major gift cultivation.
Demonstrated success securing significant funding commitments from senior-level donors, partners, or decision-makers.
Experience using donor CRM systems to maintain accurate records, manage prospect pipelines, and inform donor research and outreach.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple initiatives from planning through completion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse internal and external audiences.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple workstreams, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Personal Attributes:
Determined and resourceful, with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and strong work ethic.
Organized, reliable, and meticulous, with a track record of getting things done.
Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high-quality work.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Highly collaborative, with comfort in ambiguity and rapidly evolving environments.
Willingness to go "above and beyond" the specified job scope, as necessity and opportunity dictate.
Knowledge of Singapore's philanthropic ecosystem, with exposure to philanthropy across Asia, is a plus.
General curiosity and passion for ocean science, conservation, and OceanX's mission.

OceanX

To explore the unseen ocean, map uncharted areas, observe rare deep-sea creatures, pursue scientific and medical breakthroughs, and share these wonders with the world through captivating media.

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Nonprofit organization
Between 50 and 250 employees
Ecology

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OceanX

To explore the unseen ocean, map uncharted areas, observe rare deep-sea creatures, pursue scientific and medical breakthroughs, and share these wonders with the world through captivating media.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 50 and 250 employees
Ecology

OceanX did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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