Philanthropy & Partnership Team Leader

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in over 25 countries. For more than 75 years, MAF aircraft have been overcoming inaccessible terrain transporting mission and development agency staff, delivering urgent aid and medical supplies to transform the lives of remote and isolated communities. 

We are now seeking a Philanthropy & Partnership Team Leader to undertake:

Strategic Planning

• To work with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and deliver a Major Gifts strategy with a focus on increasing income to meet ambitious funding targets, and to deliver the strategy through annual strategic planning, setting clear targets and KPIs focussing on year on year growth
• To lead on a departmental strategy for generating a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and major gifts prospects
• Develop the annual budget for the team and take responsibility for the monitoring of income against budget.

 Portfolio Management

• To work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the CEO, Trustees and other stakeholders on prospect identification, cultivation and asks
• To personally manage a small portfolio of high-level donors, including institutional funders to secure five and six figure gifts and ensure their long-term commitment to the charity.

 Team Management

• To oversee the operation of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and to have direct line management responsibility for a team of four Relationship Managers, to ensure they are engaged, delivering agreed strategies, and meeting agreed financial targets
• To oversee all relevant fundraising activities, including research and analysis of current and potential prospects, ensuring that activity is data protection compliant
• To ensure the team maintains accurate records of relationships with major donors on our database, and to ensure that due diligence is carried out where required
• To over see the management of a range of events for supporters and prospects
• To support the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships with planning and strategy as required
• Represent the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at quarterly review meetings and other forums as appropriate
• Manage the department budget effectively to maximise the impact of MAF operations overseas.

In common with all senior leaders you will need to:

• To role model organisational values, beliefs, and culture – contributing to the shared spiritual life of MAF UK as a Christian charity by leading and attending times of Biblical reflection and corporate prayer.
• To encourage team members to attend, participate and lead in times of Biblical reflection and regular corporate prayer.
• To lead, coach and mentor members to ensure that team and individual objectives are met.
• To participate in planning in accordance with the MAF UK strategic plan and as outworked through matrix and project teams.
• To support team members participation in agreed matrix and project teams,
• To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
• To comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data and ensure that good personal data handling practices are developed, reviewed, and implemented in the team.
• To abide by the Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.
• If required to travel annually outside of Europe to attend a bi-ennial medical at an approved provider to ensure fitness for overseas travel.

Within remit implement and encourage practices to reduce our carbon footprint

Terms and Conditions:

• Location: This role is base at the MAF UK Offices in Folkestone, Kent.  We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
• Working Hours: At least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
• Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
• Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
• Probation and Notice Period: 3 months each.
• Salary:  Specialist £53,500 per annum

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experiences align with the role’s requirements. You can apply for the role by clicking on the following link:  Philanthropy and Partnerships Team Leader in Folkestone tendersglobal.net Careers at MAF UK Folkestone (icims.com)

 Deadline for applications: 29th September 2024