Philanthropy Manager

*Role Closed*

Milton Keynes Community Foundation

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 pa, negotiable depending on experience

Location: Milton Keynes with Hybrid and Flexible Working

Hours: 37.5hrs and or 25hrs

Milton Keynes Community Foundation (MK Community Foundation) is a leading grant-making charity distributing funding where it's needed most in Milton Keynes.  We play a key role as an enabler for the exciting and developing voluntary, community and cultural sector, providing millions of pounds annually in vital grants and property solutions to support healthy and inclusive communities across the city.

Milton Keynes is a growing city and by 2050 the population will grow from 270,000 to 500,000. We are proud to be part of this vibrant, progressive, and entrepreneurial city with its richly diverse community. Like most cities however, it also has areas of deprivation and social challenge. By guiding businesses, philanthropists, and charities to the right giving and grantmaking, we’re on a mission for a fairer community.

MK Community Foundation are part of a global philanthropic movement of independent community foundations operating globally, of which there are 47 in the UK. Per capita, MK Community Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country, with endowed funds of £20m and a property portfolio worth £40m. Collectively, community foundations are the 4th largest funder in the UK and distribute over £100m annually to their local communities.

With support from the Philanthropy Directors and wider team of 12 staff, this role will be managing the full life cycle of philanthropy, by raising funds from high-net-worth individuals, families and corporate supporters alongside assessing and making grant award recommendations and monitoring impact. You will be joining a highly collaborative team and culture that recognizes success comes from the whole team working together - this drives our values of ‘Funding Fairness’.

We are looking for a dynamic, personable professional with the ability to build long term relationships with philanthropists, donors, and grant beneficiaries. Prior experience of fundraising either as a generalist, or in philanthropy/Major Gifts/HNWI or corporate fundraising is advantageous, however this role would also be a great fit for someone looking to transition sectors or functions, using their relationship building skills to make a significant social impact. With comprehensive support and training provided to anyone joining the team, this role will also be a fantastic opportunity for existing fundraisers who are looking to broaden their skills and experience in grant making. A passion for our mission and creating fairer communities is essential.

We are recruiting 2 full-time Philanthropy Managers (37.5hrs) and 1 part-time Philanthropy Manager (25hrs). Please indicate if you are applying to a full-time or part-time opportunity.

To have an informal conversation about the opportunity, please Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit on ami@peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk or 07957316541. To formally apply, please send your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter on why you are interested and have the skills and experience to match the person specification to: www.peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk/jobs/mkcf

Applications will be reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date:                                      14 September

People Beyond Profit Conversations:             Rolling

MKCF Interviews:                                             Rolling/21 & 22 September