Partnerships Manager

About the Role

Join WWF-Singapore, one of the world’s forefront conservation organizations operating in over 100 countries, dedicated to safeguarding nature and addressing critical environmental issues. We recognize the significant role businesses play in fostering a future where people and nature coexist harmoniously. Amid accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss, robust partnerships have become more essential than ever.

This role centers on forging dynamic partnerships that encourage corporate investment in climate, biodiversity, oceans, wildlife, and blue carbon initiatives, aligning with their sustainability goals. As a Partnerships Manager, you will spearhead WWF-Singapore’s corporate fundraising and business development activities by cultivating meaningful relationships, identifying novel collaboration opportunities, and developing partnerships that deliver mutual benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, nurture, and expand a portfolio of corporate partners and foundations.
• Proactively seek and secure new partnership opportunities through business development, networking, and targeted outreach efforts.
• Create persuasive partnership proposals that integrate corporate priorities with WWF’s conservation, climate, blue carbon, education, and outreach programs.
• Establish trusted connections with senior decision-makers to foster long-term partnerships and maximize impact.
• Design sector-specific engagement strategies, maintain a robust opportunity pipeline, and meet fundraising objectives.
• Collaborate with internal WWF teams to enhance partner experience and optimize partnership effectiveness using data and market insights.

Who We Are Looking For

• An adept closer capable of transitioning discussions into firm commitments.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, particularly securing five to six-figure project funding.
• Exceptional ability to quickly build trust and communicate confidently with senior-level stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who also excels in practical execution with agility and efficiency.
• Strong multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail and follow-through.
• Passion for engaging with people and forming partnerships rooted in meaningful purpose.
• For senior positions, a motivated and results-oriented leadership style is essential.

Why Join WWF-Singapore?

• Contribute to partnerships addressing some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges.
• Work alongside passionate colleagues committed to leveraging business as a catalyst for positive change.
• Gain exposure to senior corporate leaders across Singapore’s business landscape.
• Advance your career in strategic partnerships, business development, and sustainability sectors.
• Play a pivotal role in mobilizing investment for climate action, biodiversity preservation, blue carbon, and nature-positive initiatives.