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About the Role
This position will support the fulfillment of organizational objectives for community fundraising and volunteer initiatives, overseeing key external relationships and serving as the point of contact for regional volunteer teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop donor relationships and partnerships within an allocated region.
- Explore and develop new relationships and partnerships to broaden community outreach and increase donor acquisition.
- Manage stakeholder relationships through regular meetings, feedback, and offering of Islamic Relief's services.
- Manage and oversee mosque and community relations, including organizing collections and distributing campaign materials.
- Organize fundraisers at mosques and in the community to increase funds and awareness.
- Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment with partners.
- Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks through MOUs or contracts.
- Provide fundraising support to stakeholders.
- Respond to fundraising and other inquiries related to regional activities.
- Communicate performance and provide regular updates to the Line Manager.
- Utilize social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities, and appeals.
- Build a regional volunteer team through recruitment, training, and management.
- Plan strategic activities with the team to engage and motivate volunteers.
- Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing community events.
- Lead volunteer appreciation events and ensure ongoing recognition.
- Lead the regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges, and tours.
- Assist with fundraising activities in the region.
- Lead the volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at IRC fundraising events and initiatives.
- Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships and recruit volunteers.
- Collaborate with team leads and the FD Regional Manager to plan and execute events and volunteer opportunities outside the region.
- Lead regional volunteer teams in managing local events or event participation.
- Lead the planning and execution of regional and local fundraising events, ensuring alignment with Islamic Relief’s mission.
- Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events.
- Ensure appropriate materials and equipment are available for events.
- Manage the loading, delivery, and return of materials and equipment for events.
- Maintain supplies of fundraising and promotional materials.
- Provide progress updates on event planning to the Manager and ensure supporting materials are ready.
Requirements
- 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 organizing and supervising events.
- Experience recruiting, managing, and developing volunteers.
- Experience achieving fundraising targets and successfully managing community relations.
- 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, 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.
- Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing, planning, setting and achieving deadlines, and establishing monitoring systems.
- Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Flexible approach to work to accommodate events, functions, and work activities.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice.
Skills
- Community fundraising
- Volunteer management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Event planning and execution
- Campaign management
- Donor relations
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Numerical skills
- Organizational skills
- IT literacy (Google Suite, databases, project management tools)
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Fixed Term
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000.00
About the Company
- Islamic Relief Canada mobilizes Canadians to transform lives around the world in a trusted manner.