Fundraising Coordinator - East Gta

Regional Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Scarborough/Markkham

Status: 6 1-year, full-time contract

Department: Fund Development

ABOUT ISLAMIC RELIEF:

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development agency striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion. Established in 1984 in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to be a key, well known and respected aid agency in disaster relief and the ongoing development of people in over 25 countries. It specialises in Education & Training, Health and Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness. Islamic Relief is a member of the Humanitarian Coalition

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 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 organisational 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.

SCOPE:

• Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising activities and events locally
• Recruit, coordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the assigned region/area
• Dealing with related logistical issues and ensuring that materials and equipment are available
• Representing the organisation at fundraising and other events
• Establish new relationships and maintain allocated relationships with key stakeholders

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Relations

• Formalise partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts
• 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
• Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with
• Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region
• Distribute material for specific campaigns at mosques and other gatherings (Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergencies)
• Organizing Jummah or Taraweeh collections for campaigns.
• Manage mosque and community relations
• Set up fundraisers at mosques and in the community to raise funds and awareness
• Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief
• Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them
• Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
• Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities
• Utilise all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals

Volunteers and Networking

• Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges and tours
• Lead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all IRC fundraising events and initiatives
• Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events
• Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members
• Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit for new volunteers
• Assist with any fundraising activities taking place in the region

Event Planning and Execution

• Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
• Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times
• Represent the organisation at IR and non-IR events
• Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events
• Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

Experience:

• Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns
• Experience of organising and supervising events
• Full Canadian Driving license
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• IT literate with ability to use Google Suite, data bases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers
• Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
• Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills

Other:

• Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice
• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle

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