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Deputy Director, Advancement Office - Donor Stewardship

Job No: 3302      |       Advertised on: 2026-04-13      |       CIC: Jaclyn Tan      |       Reg. No: R1104237
Job Location(s): East (eg: Kallang, Tampines, Changi)

  JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is actively searching for a Deputy Director, Donor Stewardship to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

The Deputy Director will lead and drive the institution’s donor stewardship and engagement strategy to strengthen long-term philanthropic relationships, enhance donor retention, and maximise lifetime value.

The responsibilities of this role are:

Strategic Stewardship Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, segmented stewardship framework aligned with institutional advancement goals.
• Oversee end-to-end donor lifecycle management, ensuring consistent, high-quality engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement of stewardship strategies through data, insights, and global best practices.

Events & Experiential Engagement

• Provide strategic oversight of stewardship events and high-impact engagement platforms.
• Ensure events deliver measurable outcomes in donor satisfaction and engagement.
• Integrate digital and hybrid engagement innovations where appropriate.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership, faculty and advancement teams to align stewardship with fundraising strategy.
• Influence internal stakeholders to prioritise donor-centric practices.
• Act as a key advisor on donor engagement strategy at the organisational level.

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing stewardship team.
• Establish governance, policies, and service standards for donor relations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and donor intent obligations.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with a Master’s degree.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience with significant exposure to fundraising donor relations operations and engagement in institutions of higher education or large complex organisations, with at least 5 years of experience in leading teams.
• Possess good internal and external stakeholder management abilities and be strong in strategic planning and execution.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  SALARY

Negotiable

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