[Hiring] Fundraising Coordinator @Islamic Relief Canada

Role Description

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.

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 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 to widen community outreach and increase the number of new donors.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations, and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them.
  • Manage mosque and community relations.
  • Organize 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 necessary protocols (e.g., 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.
• Volunteers and Networking
  • Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training, and managing members.
  • Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grassroots community events.
  • 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 all IRC fundraising events and initiatives.
  • Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships and recruit new volunteers.
• Event Planning and Execution
  • Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager.
  • Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events.
  • Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events.
  • Load, deliver, and return materials and equipment to and from functions.
  • Maintain supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate experience in project coordination (e.g., events and campaigns).
• Experience of organizing and supervising events.
• Experience of recruiting, managing, and developing volunteers.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong motivation and empathy toward the aims and objectives of the organization.
• Numerical skills, ability to work accurately under pressure, and 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 (e.g., ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems).
• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Have a flexible approach to work to accommodate events, functions, and work activity.
• Willingness to travel nationally at short notice.

Benefits

• Starting Salary: $55,334.00
• Please 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.