The Singapore Red Cross Society is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement that commits its work on the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
As an independent humanitarian organisation, we raise our own funds in serving humanity and in furthering the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally.
We are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity, reliving human suffering and responding to emergencies.
We are looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision of Serving Humanity and Saving Lives.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent is tasked to support PD events and corporate relation (CR) function within the department. In addition, he/she will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to entrench the organisation’s position as the charity choice.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Fundraising Event (Events)
- To plan and execute (operational and administrative) a series of in-house fundraising events based on PD annual fundraising strategy including but not limited to:
- Singapore Red Cross Grateful Heart Day (Flag Day)
- Singapore Red Cross Benefit Gala Dinner
- Singapore Red Cross Year End Carnival
- Singapore Red Cross Charity Concert
- Singapore Red Cross Charity Golf
- Singapore Red Cross Movie Fundraiser
- Singapore Red Cross Charity Walk
- Singapore Red Cross Digital Fundraising Challenge
- To brainstorm and design new and innovative fundraising model & concepts;
- To seek, apply and submit grants, partnerships and sponsorships opportunities;
- Coordinate and manage volunteers, partners, agencies and vendors for fundraising projects, campaigns and work relates functions when required;
- Coordinate liaise and track donor engagement and outreach activities;
- Source and appeal for donation in kind in support of events (pre to post);
- Review and refine events SOPs and create new SOPs when necessary.
3rd Party Fundraiser (CR)
- Seek out potential individual, corporate and/or private institution to organise fundraising activities for SRC benefits.
- To record, track and monitor all 3rd party fundraiser endorsed and approved by the SRC;
- To provide support (ops and admin) to 3rd party fundraiser organiser on need basis;
- Maintain and increase the no. of donation box participating organisation under the SRC donation box placement programme;
- Review operational and documentation SOPs periodically to ensure department efficiency administratively and operationally.
Corporate Donors (CR)
- Seek out potential individual, corporate and/or private institution to make a cash donation toward SRC cause;
- Maintain and build a long-term relationship with donors, providing periodic updates and engagement to ensure continuity of donation to the SRC;
- Maintain a record of corporate donor and carry out regular annual contact tracing exercise to ensure database accuracy.
Others
- Handle public enquiries for donation, sponsorship, community projects or overseas disaster appeals;
- Perform fundraising functions during overseas disaster appeal, when required.
- Participate/attend events as requested by Head/PD;
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by Head/PD.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum Polytechnic Diploma with min. 2 years of relevant working experience. More experienced candidate may be considered for executive position.
Skills and Knowledge
- Event management background or knowledge advantage but not a must;
- Self-motivated, resourceful, meticulous, independent yet a good team player;
- Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people of all levels and confidence in working with senior leadership;
- Able to think out of the box, coming up with non-traditional solution and processes;
- Good organisational skills, task oriented and outcome driven;
- Enjoy working with agencies, partners, vendors and volunteers;
- Great command of spoken / written English and a second national language, presentation and communication skills.
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