Fundraising Coordinator
5 days ago
**Location**: Vancouver, BC
**Status**: 6 month 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**:
Recruit, co-ordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the assigned region/area
Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising activities and events locally
Representing the organisation at fundraising and other events
Dealing with related logístical issues and ensuring that materials and equipment are available
Establish new relationships and maintain allocated relationships with key stakeholders
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
Formalise 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 enquiries in relation to regional activities
Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
Utilise 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 organisation 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
Full Canadian Driving license
**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**:
Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
Excellent inter-personal 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 organisation
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 abilit
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