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Principal Business Development Lead

Employer
SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Location
Singapore
Closing date
24 Feb 2022

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Node for Inclusive Fintech

Job Description

The job-holder reports to the Centre Lead of the SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT) to engage the local and global Fintech community, and secure philanthropic resources to support NiFT in delivering high-quality research, public education, and policy advocacy for inclusivity in the Fintech sector for the benefit of society.

The primary role is to develop business relations and fundraise for the centre. The job-holder works with NiFT faculty and leadership to assess areas of need, identify prospective donors and represents the centre in pitching the proposal and ideas to prospective donors, with the purpose of securing philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Fundraising: Donor Research, Acquisition, Cultivation, and Stewardship
    • Develop donor engagement strategy; including the charting of touchpoints, preparation of proposals, and scheduling of meetings between NiFT faculty and donors
  • Business Development & Data Management
    • Develop NiFT's network with the Fintech community with the purpose of securing philanthropic support
    • Rate donors, and predict giving potential, through existing data points (gift amount, financial and biographical information)
    • Manage and update contact database

General Responsibilities:

  • Administration
    • Manage fundraising processes, policies & procedures, deadlines, goals, and objectives related to the job responsibilities
    • Collaborate with the Advancement Office to ensure due diligence in the fundraising process
    • Other necessary internal support and duties as required

Job Requirements

Train/Experience:

  • Existing relationship with extensive network of Fintech firms and high net-worth individuals in the Fintech sector
  • Experience in fundraising; preference for Fintech-related fundraising
  • Possess strong writing and communication skills
  • Experience in managing donor database
  • Ability to work with different stakeholders to align with SUSS's strategic direction and goals
  • Proficiency in reading/writing/speaking in another Asian language in a bonus

Academic Requirements:

  • Recognised degree with at least 6-8 years' relevant working experience in a managerial position

Company

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is one of Singapore's six national universities and its mission is to provide lifelong education that equips learners to serve society. Home to more than 14,000 students, SUSS provides an applied education that targets both fresh school leavers and adult learners, with a focus on the social sciences. It adopts a flexible and practice-focused learning approach and offers more than 60 degree programmes in various disciplines. Eligible students taking SUSS's undergraduate programmes enjoy government subsidies and access to government bursaries, tuition fee loans and study loans. For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg.

Company info
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Telephone
+65 6240 8913
Location
463 Clementi Road
Singapore
Singapore
599494
SG

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