Philanthropic & Corporate Manager

Summary of Role

The Philanthropic & Corporate Manager leads Muslim Aid's high-value fundraising portfolio, spanning High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, Muslim-owned corporates and professional networks, and Waqf and legacy giving. Reporting to the Fundraising Lead as part of the wider Fundraising & Growth portfolio, the post-holder develops and delivers a strategy that identifies, cultivates and stewards Muslim Aid's most significant donors and partners, converting relationships into sustained, high-value income in line with the MAUK Growth Strategy.

The post-holder line manages the Philanthropic & Corporate Officer, working closely with the Fundraising Lead and the wider Growth Department to ensure the philanthropic and corporate pipeline is properly resourced, reported and joined up with community fundraising, mosque partnerships and international growth activity.

About the Role

1. Develop High Net Worth donor approaches that drives long-term, sustainable revenue and year-on-year growth, aligned with the Fundraising Lead's overall fundraising and growth work plan.
2. Build and manage a live HNW pipeline, identifying, cultivating and securing new major donor relationships across priority markets.
3. Develop a corporate and professional networks fundraising plan, aligning approaches with corporate CSR priorities and Muslim Aid's Corporate & Professional Networks.
4. Lead the continued development of Muslim Aid's Waqf and legacy giving offer.
5. Provide a donor account management service that captures and maintains all aspects of the donor's profile, enabling targeted solicitation and improving overall conversion rates.
6. Line manage, coach and develop the Philanthropic & Corporate Officer, setting clear objectives and supporting their professional development.

About You

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.

This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a current requirement to work from the office for two/three days per week, and additional days where required to meet organisational needs.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Significant experience in fundraising, corporate relationship management and/or HNW donor development.
2. Proven track record implementing a corporate, business or HNW donor strategy and achieving challenging income targets.
3. Experience developing donor strategies and reporting to senior leadership.
4. Building and managing high-value stakeholder networks.
5. Highly developed negotiation and relationship-building skills.
6. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to present professionally to senior stakeholders.

Why you should Apply

Join Muslim Aid as our Philanthropic & Corporate Manager and play a leading role in growing and shaping our high-value fundraising portfolio. Working closely with the Fundraising Lead and the wider Fundraising & Growth team, you’ll develop meaningful relationships with High Net Worth individuals, Muslim-owned businesses and professional networks, while helping to grow Waqf and legacy giving. You will lead the development of a strong philanthropic and corporate pipeline, turning relationships into sustainable, high-value partnerships that support Muslim Aid’s long-term ambitions. You’ll also manage and support the Philanthropic & Corporate Officer and collaborate across fundraising teams to maximise opportunities and impact. If you’re passionate about strategic relationship-building, high-value fundraising and developing partnerships that create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working – minimum of 2 days per week in the office
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

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To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to apply [email protected] with the subject title ‘Philanthropic & Corporate Manager’.

Pre-employment Checks:

Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable communities, Muslim Aid operates rigorous safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) procedures in our recruitment process. We are committed to the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to SEA, as a result, any employment with Muslim Aid is subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory professional references, including safeguarding-specific enquiries.
• A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check where applicable.
• A review of right-to-work documentation for the country in which the role is based. 

We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.