Executive / Senior Executive (Philanthropy, Foundation & Grant)

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Partnerships team at TOUCH Community Services, a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and families in need. You will play a pivotal role in cultivating and managing relationships with key corporate and community partners, securing vital funding and resources to support TOUCH's crucial social service programmes.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analyse funder priorities and craft clear, compelling, and well-structured grant proposals tailored to their requirements
• Manage the end-to-end grant application process, including timelines, submission documents, and stakeholder inputs
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate programme information into persuasive donor-facing narratives
• Develop reports and updates for funders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accountability
• Maintain accurate donor and grant records in the fundraising database/CRM
• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential funders and partners
• Conduct research on potential to identify opportunities and build funding pipelines
• Assist with selected fundraising events or sponsorship activities, where relevant

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in any field, with a strong academic record
• 1-3 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, communications or related role
• Excellent analytical and writing skills with the ability to craft clear, well-structured, and persuasive proposals
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of CRM or fundraising databases is an advantage

Core Competencies and Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ownership of tasks
• Organised and detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Collaborative mindset and ability to integrate diverse perspectives

Tell employers what skills you have

Microsoft PowerPoint
Assertive
Pipelines
Fundraising
Critical Thinking
Office Management
Stewardship
Characters
Grants
Strategic Partnership
Crisis Management
Stakeholder Management
Facilitation
Writing Skills