Fundraising Coordinator - [GTA West]
Islamic Relief Canada · Remote GTA · $55,334 (stated in the posting)
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 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
Volunteers and Networking
Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members
Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots 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 or with all IRC fundraising events and initiatives
Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit for 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
Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times
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
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
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 toward 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 prioritise 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 at short notice
Starting Salary:
$55,334.00