Join a pioneering EdTech NGO at a pivotal growth moment with clear pathways to executive leadership.
ABOUT US
Since 2002, The Dariu Foundation, a Switzerland based NGO, has empowered disadvantaged children across Southeast Asia. Beginning with microcredits to families, scholarships, and building schools in remote Vietnam, we evolved into a pioneering force in EdTech innovation over the past decade.
Today, we’re breaking new ground with the Dariu Tech Club™ Initiative (2026-2030), the first program of its kind integrating coding, AI and entrepreneurship training to transform youth from underserved areas into the next generation of tech leaders. Our proven impact: 25’000+ teachers trained, 3+ million students reached across 5 countries, with government adoption and demonstrated scale.
ROLE PURPOSE
Design and lead a high-performing fundraising pipeline across major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants to drive sustainable, multi-year revenue for South East Asia programs and our expansion into Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Strategy: Build a 3-year fundraising roadmap with target segments, value propositions, and income goals across Major Donors, Corporates, and Foundations
· Major Donors: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward HNWIs/Family Offices; plan tailored engagement events
· Corporates: Create shared-value partnerships including CSR/ESG collaborations,vemployee engagement, and sponsorship packages; actively engage tech companies for strategic partnerships.
· Foundations: Map aligned funders, craft competitive proposals, and manage multi-year grant relationships with rigorous reporting
· Pipeline management: Drive CRM-based forecasting, stage management, and weekly portfolio reviews
· Proposals: Produce compelling cases for support, impact narratives, and budgets tailored to donor priorities
· Stewardship: Implement structured donor-care with impact updates, site visits, and renewal strategies
· Representation: Network across Singapore/SEA philanthropy and corporate events to expand reach and originate leads
· Proposal drafting and project documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years fundraising success in at least two streams (Major Donors, Corporates, Foundations), ideally in international development/EdTech
· Proven track record closing six- to seven-figure USD gifts and building multi-year partnerships
· Strong stakeholder management and executive presence at C-suite/Board level
· Excellence in proposal development, financial literacy, and CRM-driven pipeline discipline
· Fluent English; deep intercultural competence in Southeast Asia
· Highly motivated self-starter ready to make the next move with us and drive transformational growth
SUCCESS METRIC (YEAR 1)
· Qualified pipeline of USD 1-2 million across three streams
· 6–10 new partnerships/donor relationships with multi-year potential
· Closed revenue meeting annual targets with >80% on-time reporting
TERMS
· Location: Singapore with travel across SEA
· Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
· Career growth: Clear pathway to senior leadership roles as the organization scales
TO APPLY
Submit cover letter highlighting key closed gifts/partnerships, CV, two work samples (proposal/case excerpts), and references.
Subject: “Senior Fundraiser Singapore – Major Donors/Corporates/Foundations”
The Dariu Foundation empowers youth in developing countries through digital literacy, coding, and artificial intelligence education, focusing on primary and secondary schools. By integrating digital skills, programming, and AI into education systems, we bridge the digital divide, foster future-ready skills, and support job creation.
Our programs include teacher training, innovative financing, and a strong partnership model with local ministries and global donors. Active in Vietnam, Malaysia, Bhutan, Laos, Cambodia, and Kenya, we champion scalable, sustainable solutions for quality education and gender equality. With over two million youth impacted and a commitment to long-term community development, The Dariu Foundation drives educational innovation for social and economic progress.
