Description

About the company

A prestigious organization in HK is seeking a seasoned leader with expertise in philanthropy, community impact, and cross-sector collaboration to join as Director, Partnership and Funding, and shape large-scale initiatives that uplift society.

About the role

In this role, you will strategically forge partnerships across government, academia, NGOs, and community stakeholders, and ensure high-impact projects are delivered with excellence, to create meaningful, measurable social change.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop funding applications, ensuring alignment with organisational policies, strategic priorities, and community needs.
• Identify emerging social issues and pursue new initiatives or partnerships with government, NGOs, and academic institutions.
• Recommend grant conditions, monitor fund utilisation, manage budget adjustments, and support preparation of financial and progress reports.
• Oversee approved projects to ensure timely delivery, achievement of agreed outcomes, and adherence to scope and budget.
• Maintain ongoing stakeholder engagement through site visits, ceremonies, community events, and project-related functions.
• Conduct background research, prepare briefs, and draft materials such as articles and speeches for outreach or publicity purposes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of broader departmental strategies to maximise social impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with strong preference for backgrounds related to social welfare, education, sports, arts, public administration, or the charity sector.
• 15 years of relevant professional experience, including 7+ years in a senior-level role within philanthropy, grant-making, or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of one or more sectors within the organisation's charitable funding ambit (e.g., social services, education, sports, arts, community development).
• Proven track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including government bodies, NGOs, academic institutions, district organisations, and foundations.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with experience assessing project proposals, budgets, and outcomes.
• Excellent communication abilities, including report writing, presentation, and the capacity to draft materials for public-facing events.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify community needs, drive cross-sector partnerships, and support high-impact social initiatives.