Job Description

Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 300 ful -time and flexi scheme employees and
operates from 12 centres al over Singapore!

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Fundraising, Alumni, Volunteer Management & Outreach Officer
Division/Branch
DAS Corporate Services/ FAVOR
RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraising Officer reports to the Assistant Director of Fundraising, Alumni, Volunteer
Management and Outreach. He/ she wil be mainly responsible for providing support in fundraising
and related activities. He/ She also maintains the DAS volunteer database.

Based at the DAS Head Office in Jurong Point, he/she can expect a chal enging role in working with
different internal and external partners on various projects.

Performs a variety of fundraising related tasks including:

Identify potential donors, funding sources and sponsorship for programmes and/or
events

Manage, support and develop al fundraising activities, some of which wil be events-
based

Contribute to writing for grant and sponsorship application

Plan and conduct fundraising activities

Conduct post-event reviews, submit claims, put up reports to various stakeholders

Inspire new donors and partners to raise funds, while maintaining and developing
relationships with existing donors and partners

Develop and coordinate online fundraising including social media

Maintain volunteer database

Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer activities

Draft and update policies and procedures

Perform other duties eg Alumni & Outreach as assigned
COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Personal Competencies (Core) :
Education :

• Good interpersonal and networking skil s
• Minimum Diploma or Degree (Mass
• Good communication (flexible, clear and

Comm/ Marcom/ PR/Events or related
concise) and excel ent presentation skil s
fields wil be an advantage)

• Strong writing skil s (competent in writing

funding proposals etc)

• Experience/knowledge of

Technical Competencies (Skills) :
grant/sponsorship applications

Microsoft Office suite

• Experience of fundraising over a range of

High level of computer literacy
methods a clear advantage

• Experience of a wide range of

communication methods including printed
media and social media

• Ability to plan and manage own time and

work load

• Ability to set and work to goals and targets
• Meticulous

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• Flexible and strategic mindset
• Ability to work with a wide range of people

including volunteers and stakeholders

• Ability to work as a team and on own

initiative

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing

work environment and requirements
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary wil be commensurate with experience.

After probation, the successful candidate wil receive leave benefits, dental and other benefits.
Staff wil be entitled to medical benefits while on probation. The DAS also awards training
incentives to deserving staff.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Al interested applicants are to submit the fol owing as part of their application
1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from the
Careers page of our website)
2. Resume
3. Written assignment (to be done on interview day) - Appeal for Sponsorship (see Section 1
for assignment details).

Email the above submissions to jobs@das.org.sg by 19 February 2023.
Only complete applications (with the above 3 items) will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates wil be contacted.

Section 1: Written Assignment - Funding Proposal

Question:
Identify a company or foundation and draft an appeal letter for DAS Charity Golf and Dinner.

Dyslexia Association of Singapore