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.
Location:
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 the 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 optimising on community fundraising and volunteer 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 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 inquiries 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
Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders
Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns
Experience of organising and supervising events
Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
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 at short notice
Starting Salary:
$57,000.00
