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Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to our 5 country offices worldwide, we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Philanthropic & Corporate Officer supports the development and delivery of fundraising activity across Muslim Aid's high-value income streams, including High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners, professional networks and Waqf/legacy giving. The post-holder identifies and helps cultivate relationships with donors and partners, contributes to securing income, and supports the delivery of engaging communications, proposals and events.

Working closely with the Philanthropic & Corporate Manager, the role sits within the Fundraising Lead's wider fundraising and growth portfolio and plays an important part in strengthening donor and partner engagement, ensuring high-quality stewardship in line with the MAUK Growth Strategy.

About the Role:

1. Identify prospective HNW, corporate and professional network stakeholders who align with Muslim Aid's mission, in support of the team's donor acquisition strategy.
2. Promote campaigns and projects aimed at increasing awareness, donor engagement and gifting levels among philanthropic and corporate audiences.
3. Maintain the philanthropic and corporate database, ensuring donor and partner information remains accurate, current and GDPR-compliant.
4. Collate project and impact information for use in donor communications that showcase Muslim Aid's work.
5. Support the creation of bespoke pitch decks, proposals and donor communications that encourage major gifts and partnership giving.
6. Support the Manager in tracking philanthropic and corporate income and pipeline performance, feeding into monthly team reporting.

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. Experience in fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships or a related supporter-facing role.
2. Understanding of digital and social media.
3. Knowledge of faith-based communities.
4. Strong organisational and planning skills, including management of time and resources.
5. Strong written communication skills, able to draft letters, proposals, reports and other documentation.
6. Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as our Philanthropic & Corporate Officer and play an important role in growing and strengthening our high-value fundraising relationships. Working closely with the Philanthropic & Corporate Manager, you will help identify and cultivate relationships with High Net Worth individuals, corporate partners and professional networks, while supporting Waqf and legacy giving. You’ll contribute to securing income, developing compelling proposals and communications, delivering engaging events, and ensuring donors and partners receive high-quality stewardship. If you’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, developing your experience in high-value fundraising and helping turn donor and partner engagement into 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:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

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.