APAC Partnerships and Fundraising Officer

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Partnerships, you will be responsible for the expansion of INCO’s pool of funding in the APAC region, with key tasks including market research, identifying and reaching out to potential donors, drafting compelling funding proposals, developing budgets for project proposals, and managing relationships with partners and donors. INCO’s key markets in the APAC region include Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam.

Responsibilities:

• Market Research : Conduct in-depth research to identify programmatic opportunities and back funding requests with solid data. Analyze market trends, needs, and gaps to align our programs with potential funding sources.

• Lead Identification : Map out potential donors and funding opportunities, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual philanthropists. Develop and maintain a database of prospective donors.

• Proposal Redaction : Craft compelling and persuasive funding proposals. Ensure that proposals clearly articulate the impact and value of our programs, align with donor priorities, and meet all submission guidelines.

• Budget Development : Collaborate with program teams to develop detailed budgets for project proposals. Ensure that budgets are realistic, transparent, and aligned with program objectives.

• Partnership Management : Respond to inquiries, provide regular updates, and nurture relationships to ensure ongoing support and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a fundraising or sales role at an international company.

• Proven track record of success in securing funding for a project. 

• Evidence of existing relationships with donors and funding networks in the region is a strong asset for this role. 

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging proposals.

• Ability to communicate effectively with partners and donors from different cultural and organizational backgrounds.

• Client-first mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Native-level English is essential. German is a strong plus, but not required.