Fundraising Coordinator - [GTA West]

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:

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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

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This position will be the point of contact and representative of IRC with their regional volunteer teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Community Relations

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Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region

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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

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Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them

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Manage mosque and community relations

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Organizing Jummah or Taraweeh collections for campaigns.

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Distribute material for specific campaigns at mosques and other gatherings (Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergencies)

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Set up fundraisers at mosques and in the community to raise funds and awareness

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Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with

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Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts

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Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief

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Respond to fundraising and other inquiries in relation to regional activities

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Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager

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Utilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals

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Volunteers and Networking

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Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members

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Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events

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Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges and tours

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Assist with any fundraising activities taking place in the region

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Lead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all IRC fundraising events and initiatives

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Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit for new volunteers

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Event Planning and Execution

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Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager

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Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events

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Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events

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Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions

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Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times

Qualifications & Competencies

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Experience:

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Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders

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Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns

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Experience of organising and supervising events

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Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers

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Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

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Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community

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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers

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Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills

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Strong motivation and empathy toward the aims and objectives of the organization

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Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail

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Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations

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IT literate with ability to use Google Suite, databases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs

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Strong organizational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.

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Other:

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Current local driving license and access to a vehicle

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Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity

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Willingness to travel nationally at short notice

Starting Salary:
$55,334.00Please 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.