Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader

3 weeks ago


Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Full time
About the Role

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK is seeking an experienced and skilled Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts and build strong relationships with donors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning
    • Develop and deliver a Major Gifts strategy to increase income and meet ambitious funding targets.
    • Lead on departmental strategy for generating a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and major gifts prospects.
    • Develop the annual budget for the team and monitor income against budget.
  • Portfolio Management
    • Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, CEO, Trustees, and other stakeholders on prospect identification, cultivation, and asks.
    • Personally manage a small portfolio of high-level donors, including institutional funders, to secure five and six-figure gifts and ensure long-term commitment to the charity.
  • Team Management
    • Oversee the operation of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and have direct line management responsibility for a team of four Relationship Managers.
    • Ensure the team is engaged, delivering agreed strategies, and meeting agreed financial targets.
    • Oversee all relevant fundraising activities, including research and analysis of current and potential prospects, ensuring activity is data protection compliant.
    • Ensure the team maintains accurate records of relationships with major donors on our database and conducts due diligence where required.
    • Oversee the management of a range of events for supporters and prospects.
    • 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 maximize the impact of MAF operations overseas.
    Requirements
    • Educated to degree level.
    • Significant experience of fundraising from generous individuals and trusts.
    • Demonstrable experience in building effective long-term relationships and influencing with Major Donors.
    • Significant management experience leading a successful team to meet agreed targets and working at a strategic level.
    • Demonstrable understanding of the provisions of GDPR legislation and the implications for fundraising.
    • Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation and training skills.
    • Highly effective influencer and communicator at all staff and external donor levels.
    • Positive and persuasive individual who can handle complexity, conflicting priorities, and difficult conversations.
    • Ability to supervise, negotiate, motivate, and envision team members.
    • Highly effective verbal reasoning skills, proactive with great attention to detail.
    • Proficient skills in Microsoft applications.
    • Efficient and organized approach, including time management, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
    • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and coordinate, with multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
    • Budget preparation and control.
    • Knowledgeable and up-to-date with philanthropy in the UK and trends in the sector.


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    About the RoleMission Aviation Fellowship UK is seeking an experienced and skilled Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts and partnerships that support our mission.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic...


  • Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Full time

    About the RoleMission Aviation Fellowship UK is seeking an experienced and skilled Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts and partnerships that support our mission.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic...


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    About the RoleMission Aviation Fellowship UK is seeking an experienced and skilled Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts and partnerships that support our mission.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic...


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