Senior Manager / Manager (IMH) - Donor Development and Grants

About the role

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Senior Manager / Manager to expand its donor network and secure vital financial support for the Woodbridge Hospital Charity Fund (WHCF). The role covers fundraising operations, strategic corporate engagements and the planning and development of signature grant programmes, including Beyond Production.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-net-worth individuals, family foundations and corporate sponsors, turning one-off gifts into recurring support
• Write grant applications, major gift proposals and impact reports, and plan and run targeted fundraising campaigns and donor events
• Maintain donor records, gift pipelines and campaign metrics in CRM software
• Plan, develop and implement grant programmes, including research, feasibility studies, benchmarking and business planning
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers and progress reports, and monitor milestones
• Oversee fundraising operations, including finance and governance work, and organise fundraising events
• Streamline operational processes and SOPs, and support change management and new systems
• Prepare management reports, presentations and briefing papers for the Board
• Act as key liaison with IMH departments, MOH, AIC, grant recipients, volunteers, donors and community partners

Required profile

• At least 3 years' experience in the philanthropy sector or social service agency overseeing fundraising and/or partnerships
• Good degree in any discipline; healthcare background is an advantage
• Outstanding General Paper at A Levels or relevant writing modules at university
• Professional certification in philanthropy and/or fundraising preferred

Required skills

• Project management, planning and organisational skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Report writing, presentation preparation and data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment