Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy)
Manchester
Starting salary for this position is £27,360 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to take your first step into the charity sector or develop your skills in philanthropy fundraising. This role offers you an excellent opportunity to gain varied experience working across all income streams within the Philanthropy team. You will work directly with the team to support fundraising activity from Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors and Corporates to support the delivery of our Fundraising strategy.
The Philanthropy team at MAG aims to secure multi-year, multi-million philanthropic pledges from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates to ensure the sustainability of MAG’s work around the world. As Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy), you will directly support the Philanthropy team in delivering fundraising activity and help to build relationships through research, events, communication, and cultivation as well as identifying new prospects to build a pipeline of future supporters who will help MAG deliver its life-saving projects around the world.
About you:
You will have a passion for fundraising, be a self-starter and will bring a proactive approach to your work which enables the Philanthropy team to be as efficient as possible. You will have experience of building excellent working relationships in a voluntary or commercial/sales environment and of delivering outstanding and bespoke customer service and support. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience of office administration and the ability to improve systems and processes.
Benefits and further information:
MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:
- Salary: £27,360 per annum and this increases with service.
- Leave: 25 days annual leave and this increases with service.
- Family benefits: enhanced family leave schemes.
- Flexible working: hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Other benefits including pension, cycle-to-work scheme.
Further Information:
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.
How to apply
For further information and the candidate profile form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy) – Candidate Information Pack
Please return your application documents as stated below to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Sunday 1st December 2024.
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover letter (one page), setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
- Completed Candidate Profile Form
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
