Assistant Manager, Gift Stewardship and Reporting

About the Role

The University Advancement Office (UAO) at Nanyang Technological University is dedicated to supporting its fundraising mission through cultivating strong relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, and corporations. These efforts promote goodwill and philanthropy in education and research.

Reporting directly to the Senior Assistant Director of Gift Stewardship and Reporting, the Assistant Manager will primarily focus on stewarding donors by ensuring accurate and meaningful impact reporting while executing targeted campaigns tailored to diverse donor groups. The position requires close collaboration with various departments to enhance donor communications and provide support for engagement programs and activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee Donor Fund Utilization by collaborating with faculties to guarantee that donor funds are allocated and managed in line with donor intentions and organizational priorities. Monitor fund deployment effectiveness and provide transparent reporting on resultant impacts.
• Develop, implement, and refine processes that facilitate precise fund monitoring.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive impact reports, ensuring donor contributions are accurately reflected in the outcomes and achievements showcased, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in all reporting.
• Manage donor data within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system by ensuring records are accurate and confidential.
• Analyze donor engagement data to support strategic decisions and ensure adherence to reporting standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Familiarity with philanthropy related to higher education contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective donor relationship management.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience, preferably within higher education, philanthropic organizations, or similarly complex entities.
• Proven track record of successfully attaining strategic goals in large and multifaceted environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, capable of addressing diverse audiences with confidence and professionalism.
• Proficient in numerical analysis to extract insights that can enhance strategies, policies, and operational processes.
• Ability to innovate and navigate ambiguity and organizational sensitivity using tact and diplomacy; demonstrating opportunism, responsiveness, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• A clear understanding of ethical considerations relevant to advancement work, along with awareness and appreciation of cultural and intercultural sensitivities.

Additional Information

Only selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Hiring Institution: Nanyang Technological University