Philanthropy Writer
Folkestone, Kent (with hybrid working)

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK (MAF) is a Christian organisation that, for over 75 years, have been flying light aircraft over remote locations around the world. Our efforts have enabled more than 2,000 aid, development and mission organisations to provide emergency relief, long-term development and Christian hope to remote communities.

We utilise the power of aviation and technology to reach isolated people in need around the globe as we believe nothing should stop people from receiving the essentials of life, no matter how remote they are.

By helping to link communities isolated from today’s ‘connected world’, we are ensuring that the severity of medical emergencies, natural disasters, conflict and famine are reduced, and the light of God now shines brightly there.

We are now seeking a Philanthropy Writer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,500 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary), employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Flexible working policy

This is a terrific opportunity for a communications professional with experience researching complex issues to produce compelling written reports to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll play a vital role in contributing to the growth and development of our fundraising, ensuring we can continue to reach isolated people in need around the globe.

What’s more, you’ll get to enjoy a great range of benefits, plus flexible and hybrid working options, allowing you to build your work life around your personal commitments.

So, if you want to join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to helping others and making a positive impact in the world, then apply today!

The Role

As a Philanthropy Writer, you will produce engaging written communications to grow both restricted and unrestricted income.

Supporting the development of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, a wide variety of trusts/foundations and corporate supporters, you will produce impactful and effective publicity materials and brochures, presenting the work of MAF and specific projects.

You will consult on draft copy with colleagues to hone final results and use tools, databases and platforms to illustrate written reports with compelling visual support.

Additionally, you will:

- Research and write funding proposals and applications for individuals, trusts and foundations
- Fulfil reporting requirements
- Participate in a wide range of donor cultivation events
- Produce regular aircraft activity reports for donors using qualitative and quantitative data
- Prepare video content

About You

To be considered as a Philanthropy Writer, you will need:

- Experience researching complex issues to produce compelling written reports
- Experience translating financial information into compelling written reports
- To be educated to degree level with a focus on written English and/or marketing

The closing date for this role is 5th April 2024.

Other organisations might call this role Philanthropy Communications Writer, Philanthropy Content Creator, Philanthropy Copywriter, Fundraising Writer, Philanthropy Copy Editor, Philanthropy Content Writer, or Philanthropy Content Copywriter.

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