Philanthropy Officer

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Are you a skilled communicator with a knack for building relationships? This role needs a motivated individual to join a fun, close knit team as a Philanthropy Officer - could this be you?!

As a Philanthropy Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting philanthropy and grant-making programs while also contributing to income development. You'll collaborate closely with a dynamic team to ensure the efficient and successful functioning of philanthropic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Grant and Support Giving Processing: Research, assess, and prepare reports for grant and rent subsidy applications. Provide guidance to voluntary and community groups to facilitate effective application processes.
• Bursary Programme Management: Oversee the delivery of an impactful bursary programme in collaboration with Philanthropy Managers and partner organizations.
• Income Generation Support: Assist the Philanthropy Team in prospect targeting and the development of gifts in kind to support our fundraising efforts.
• Team Support: Provide database management, reporting, and campaign support. Assist in producing written reports and meeting minutes for various stakeholders.

What are your strengths? If you are an exceptional communicator, adept at engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders including community representatives, donors, and members by articulating yourself well to build rapport and credibility with ease then you will fit right in! If you are thinking - hang on - I am also an organiser, an analytical thinker and and great team player - then this could be your ideal career opportunity.

We'd love you to show off your philanthropic knowledge; familiarity with philanthropic activities and donor needs will be advantageous in this role. Good financial acumen particularly in assessing project budgets and viability, will be beneficial. A strong community awareness demostrating knowledge of the local voluntary sector and its impact on the community will enhance your effectiveness in this role, and of course local knowledge of Milton Keynes and its unique characteristics is super helpful.

So...if you're passionate about philanthropy, and this role has resonated with you then we'd love to hear from you! Make a real difference - take the next step in your career and become a vital part of the mission to create positive change in our community by applying now.

We champion inclusivity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, as we understand that a diverse and reflective workforce generates better ideas. We want our workforce to be as representative of the communities we serve as possible, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.