Senior Manager, Donor Relations - Fundraising Team

Who is the Senior Manager – Donor Relations at Reap Benefit?

As an organisation that has spent 13+ years in the civic and skill activation space, Reap Benefit is at a critical inflection point.

The next 5–10 years will define how we evolve — as a network collaborator, community mobiliser, and thought partner — while keeping youth agency and changemaking at the centre, powered by technology, data, and on-ground action. Fundraising at this stage is not just about raising money. It is about building aligned capital that

enables scale, depth, and long-term sustainability.

The Core Mandate

This is a strategy + execution + leadership role. The Senior Manager will anchor and drive Reap

Benefit’s fundraising efforts by building strong donor relationships, unlocking diverse funding

streams, and leading a high-performing team.

The aim is not just to “raise funds.” The aim is to build a robust, diversified, and mission-aligned

funding ecosystem that:

• Enables long-term organisational sustainability

• Supports innovation and experimentation

• Strengthens credibility within the ecosystem

• Scales impact without diluting core values

  
  

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, relationships, and financial stewardship.

What this role will own

1. Donor Engagement and Stewardship

You will:

• Build and nurture relationships with:

• High-net-worth individuals

• Foundations and philanthropic institutions

• Corporate partners and CSR stakeholders

• Lead major conversations and closures

• Ensure strong donor experience and long-term engagement

  
  

2. Team Leadership and Development

You will:

• Lead and mentor the fundraising team

• Build a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence

• Strengthen team capabilities across donor management, proposal writing, and outreach

3. Strategic Partnerships

You will:

• Build and manage partnerships across the philanthropic and business ecosystem

• Leverage networks to unlock new funding opportunities

• Position Reap Benefit as a credible and high-impact partner

4. Financial Oversight and Performance Tracking

You will:

• Track fundraising performance against targets

• Analyze key metrics and optimise strategies

• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership and the board

4. Communication & Storytelling

You will;

• Work closely with program and communications teams to understand impact deeply and communicate it effectively to funders

• Develop strong storytelling, pitch decks, proposals, reports, and presentations tailored to different donor audiences

• Bridge the gap between field realities, organizational strategy, and donor expectations

5. Compliance and Reporting

You will:

• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and ethical standards

• Oversee donor reporting and communication

• Maintain transparency and accountability across funding relationship

Who This Role Is For

• Have significant experience (8+ years) in fundraising, philanthropy, or partnerships

• Have a proven track record of relationship management (HNI, CSR, foundations)

• Have experience in leading teams and driving strategy

  
  

You will be a strong fit if:

• You are a strategic thinker who can connect funding to impact

• You are a strong relationship builder and communicator

• You are comfortable owning targets and accountability

• You can operate in ambiguity and evolving organisational contexts

• You care deeply about civic issues, youth agency, and local impact