Director of Philanthropy and Partnership

Your key responsibilities will be:

Strategic Leadership:

• Design, drive and deliver MAF’s Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy to significantly grow income and deepen engagement
• Identify opportunities for innovation in donor acquisition, engagement, and retention
• Contribute to organisational strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Support the CEO, Trustees and other senior stakeholders in leveraging their networks and relationships
• Match donor passions with compelling giving propositions—from medical flights to capital appeals

Team Leadership:

• Lead, develop and support a dedicated team of fundraisers and administrators
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, ownership, and Christian mission
• Build a team known for excellence in donor stewardship and partnership development

Cross-Organisational Collaboration:

• Work closely with Marketing, Programmes, and International Teams to build powerful cases for support and share donor impact
• Represent Philanthropy and Partnerships at Board level, offering insight, reporting, and influence

Donor Management:

• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of significant donor relationships (major gifts of £25,000 to £1 million+)
• Develop strategies to increase fundraising support for people related activities, including our need to drive overseas recruitment and take overall accountability for the staff income budget”.

• Ensure your team delivers an excellent donor experience—tailored, proactive, and relational at every stage of the journey

Our Values & Christian Commitment

MAF is a Christian organisation and this role requires commitment to our vision, mission, and values. The role holder will need to be a committed and mature evangelical Christian, able to participate fully in the spiritual life of the organisation, including prayer meetings, and be comfortable representing MAF as a faith-based charity.

We recognise and respect the diversity of Christian traditions and expressions of faith. We encourage applications from all individuals who can demonstrate an understanding of, and support for, our Christian ethos.

Why Join MAF?

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• A generous non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary)
• 22 days annual leave plus office closure at Christmas and bank holidays

• An opportunity to be part of an inspiring, global mission

Practical Details

• Location: MAF UK, 1st Floor Castle House, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2TN or Cranfield, Milton Keynes
• Working Hours: Full-time, 36+ hours per week (flexible)
• Probation: 6 months (with 3-month review)
• Notice Period: 3 months
• Salary 55 – 70,000 dependent on relevant experience

• Potential job start date 1st Sept 2025
• Close date for applications 20 July 2025
• Potential interview dates 31 July 2025

Essential requirements

• A track record of success securing major gifts (six and seven figures) from high net-worth individuals, and ideally from trusts and where appropriate institutional donors
• Significant team leadership experience, with a strong track record of motivating staff, delivering results, and building capability
• A strategic mindset, able to build and implement long-term growth plans and donor journeys
• Exceptional networking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to influence and build lasting partnerships
• Strong financial understanding, budgeting skills, and up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulation and GDPR
• A deep passion for international development and Christian mission
• An understanding of how to frame technical, spiritual, and humanitarian work in ways that resonate with different audiences

• A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge the status quo
• A team player who leverages individuals’ strengths to complete objectives

How to Apply
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming to all. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and able to thrive.  Please apply on-line by clicking the ‘Apply for this job online’ link.  Upload your CV and a full covering letter telling us which key skills you think you can undertake and why.  

There is no need to complete the overseas ‘Status’ questions (these are for overseas based roles only.  Please note, you will need to type ‘not applicable’ into the fields marked with an * in this section).