Assistant Director, Gift Stewardship and Reporting

About the role

The University Advancement Office (UAO) supports NTU's giving mission by building relationships with philanthropists, alumni and corporate partners. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Stewardship, the Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director manages stewardship and reporting for major donors and develops and executes comprehensive fund stewardship procedures. The role works with faculties to align donor contributions with institutional needs while respecting donor intentions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor donor fund utilisation with faculties, ensuring funds are used according to donor intentions and organisational priorities, and report transparently on fund impacts
• Develop, implement and improve processes for accurate monitoring of donor funds
• Supervise the preparation and delivery of detailed impact reports for major donors, ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Ensure donor records in the CRM system are accurate and confidential, and analyse donor engagement data to inform strategy
• Develop and run strategic plans to recognise and engage major donors, including tailored recognition programmes and personalised communications
• Collaborate with faculty to align donor funds with their needs and projects, and communicate the impact of donor support
• Work with leadership to align stewardship initiatives with NTU's strategic goals and contribute to long-term planning

Required profile

• University degree, preferably a Master's in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or Engineering
• Minimum of 10-12 years' progressive experience, preferably in higher education, philanthropic organisations or a similarly complex organisation
• Demonstrated success in achieving strategic outcomes in a large, complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a track record of engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Understanding of ethical considerations in advancement work and of cultural and intercultural sensitivities

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strategic and critical thinking
• Proficiency in numerical analysis to derive insights that improve strategy, policy and process
• Ability to innovate, handle ambiguity and organisational sensitivity with tact and diplomacy