Fundraising Coordinator - Metro Vancouver/BC

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. Location: 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: $57,000.00 Please 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.