Senior Manager, Communications, Office of Advancement

• Develop custom gift proposals tailored to individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Support the execution of gift announcements, donor events, and stewardship activities.
• Assist in planning and rolling out giving campaigns aligned with SMU's brand and advancement goals.
• Manage and oversee editorial content for OA, including donor stories, newsletters, reports, and digital channels.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with the SMU brand across all communications.
• Collaborate closely with fundraisers and internal teams to strengthen donor relationships and drive engagement.
• Track and evaluate the impact of communications using data and key performance metrics.
• Any other assigned duties to support the advancement team's objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a Social Science discipline.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in communications, preferably in fundraising, advancement, or related sectors.
• Strong writing and editorial skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and compelling content.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, social media, and SEO/SEM.
• Proven ability to conceptualise strategies, collaborate across teams, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence in engaging senior leaders and external partners.
• Strong organisational abilities, with experience managing multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Creative and strategic thinker, proactive and adaptable, with problem-solving skills.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.