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About the Role

This position will support the fulfillment of organizational objectives by developing and optimizing community fundraising and volunteer initiatives. The specialist will oversee key external relationships and serve as the point of contact for regional volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop donor relationships and partnerships.
Manage stakeholder relationships through regular meetings and feedback.
Oversee mosque and community relations, including organizing collections and distributing campaign materials.
Organize fundraisers at mosques and in the community.
Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment.
Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks.
Provide fundraising support to stakeholders.
Respond to fundraising and other inquiries.
Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager.
Utilize social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging and campaigns.
Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training, and managing members.
Plan strategic activities 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 regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges, and tours.
Assist with fundraising activities in the region.
Lead 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 manager to plan and execute events and volunteer opportunities outside the region.
Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation.
Lead the planning and execution of regional and local fundraising events.
Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events.
Ensure appropriate materials and equipment are available for events.
Manage loading, delivery, and return of materials and equipment.
Maintain supplies of fundraising/promotional materials.

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 of organizing and supervising events.
Experience of recruiting, managing, and developing volunteers.
Experience of achieving fundraising targets and successfully managing community relations.
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 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.
Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, and establish and maintain monitoring systems.
Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.
Flexible approach to work to accommodate events, functions, and work activity.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice.

Skills

Project coordination
Events management
Campaign management
Fundraising
Stakeholder relationship management
Community outreach
Volunteer management
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Google Suite
Databases
Project management tools

Location

Burlington
Surrey
Edmonton
Calgary
Ottawa

Work Type

Fixed Term
Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000.00

About the Company

Islamic Relief Canada mobilizes Canadians to transform lives around the world in a trusted manner.
The Fund Development department develops and implements strategies to increase funding income through fundraising initiatives and donor acquisition and retention.

Equal Opportunity

Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities.
Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes.
Reasonable accommodations are made in a timely manner.