About this role
Employee Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.
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About the Department: The Fund Development department aims to develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of donors, volunteers and community supporters.
Job Purpose:
• This position will work directly under the Regional FD Manager. He/she will be responsible for supporting the fulfillment of the organizational objectives of developing and optimizing on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives
• The specialist will also be expected to oversee key external relationships, ensuring consistent engagement and support for Islamic Relief’s initiatives.
• This position will be the point of contact and representative of IRC with their regional volunteer teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Community Relations
• Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region.
• Explore and develop new relationships and partnerships with the goal of widening the community outreach and increasing the number of new donors to Islamic Relief
• Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them
• Manage and oversee mosque and community relations:
• Organizing Jummah or Taraweeh collections for campaigns.
• Distribute material for specific campaigns at mosques and other gatherings (Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergencies)
• Set up fundraisers at mosques and in the community to raise funds and awareness
• Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with.
• Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts
• Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief
• Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities
• Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
• Utilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals
• Volunteers and Networking
• Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members
• Plan strategic activities in collaboration with the regional Manager or/and Team Leads and FD coordinators to engage and motivate volunteers.
• Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events.
• Lead volunteer appreciation events and ensure ongoing recognition of their contributions.
• Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges and tours
• Assist with any fundraising activities taking place in the region
• Lead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all IRC fundraising events and initiatives
• Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit new volunteers.
• Collaborate with team leads and the FD Regional Manager to plan and execute events and volunteer opportunities outside the region as needed.
• Event Planning and Execution
• Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager.
• Lead the planning and execution of regional, and local fundraising events, ensuring alignment with Islamic Relief’s mission and objectives.
• Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events
• Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events
• Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
• Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times
• Provide progress updates on event planning to the Manager and ensure all supporting materials and tools are ready.
Qualifications & Competencies
• Experience:
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in leading project coordination efforts, particularly in events, campaigns, or fundraising initiatives.
• Proven experience in establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders and partners.
• Experience of organizing and supervising events
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers.
• Experience of achieving fundraising targets and successfully managing community relations.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers
• Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organization
• Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• IT literate with ability to use Google Suite, databases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs
• Strong organizational skills i.e. ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
• Other:
• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle
• Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice
Starting Salary: $60,000.00Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure, with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.