Head of Fundraising

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Fundraising to join our team.​You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary in the range of $114,750-$135,000 and benefits. 

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

The Head of Fundraising will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Human Appeal Canada fundraising department, ensuring year-on-year income growth, increased impact of seasonal campaigns, and the elimination of underperformance. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for developing and implementing departmental strategies, policies, and procedures; overseeing staff training and development; expanding the donor base; and exploring new income opportunities. The role also includes designing and embedding a clear methodology for each fundraising income stream and representing the charity externally to enhance visibility and partnerships.

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Key duties and responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the annual Canadian Fundraising and Programs Strategy in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Income Growth: Achieve year-on-year growth across all fundraising income streams, including seasonal campaigns, with clear targets for each stream. Review project reports (narrative/financial), spot checks findings, PCRs and donor feedback ensuring quality implementation, highlighting gaps and raising high level concerns.
• Managerial Oversight: Provide direct line management and strategic support to fundraising management team, ensuring each is equipped to deliver growth in their respective areas.
• Project Planning & Documentation: Ensure fundraising and program projects are planned, documented, and reviewed, with comprehensive records maintained for audit and learning.
• Compliance & Governance: Maintain full compliance with Canadian fundraising laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Ensure all fundraising activities are ethical, legal, and aligned with donor intent.
• Quality & Audit Standards: Guarantee consistent quality across all fundraising outputs and ensure donations are accurately attributed and reported.
• Donor Base Development: Grow the departments donor base through improved acquisition, retention, and engagement strategies.
• Innovation & Opportunity: Identify and pilot new fundraising opportunities annually, with at least one new income stream or campaign model introduced each year.
• Fundraising Methodology: Develop and embed a clear methodology for each income stream, ensuring consistency, scalability, and sustainability.
• Training & Development: Oversee the training and professional development of all fundraising staff, with annual plans and measurable outcomes.
• External Representation: Represent Human Appeal Canada at key external events, forums, and
• partnerships to enhance visibility and influence.

  Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual Canadian Fundraising and Programs Strategy, aligned with Human Appeals strategic priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of the Canadian program strategy, ensuring projects are impactful, well-planned, documented, and reviewed.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends and opportunities in the fundraising landscape, locally and internationally.

  Team Leadership & Development

• Line manage and support fundraising managers, ensuring each is equipped to deliver growth in their income streams.
• Foster a high-performance culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing staff across the department.
• Lead team meetings and ensure individual development plans are in place and monitored.

  Financial Oversight

• Oversee departmental budgets.
• Monitor income generation, report on variances, and ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Ensure value for money and efficiency across all fundraising activities.

  Project Management & Documentation

• Ensure all fundraising and program projects are planned, documented, and reviewed according to their value.
• Maintain comprehensive project records to support learning, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure the department remains compliant with Canadian fundraising laws, internal policies, and sector regulations.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience within a Senior Fundraising role.
• MS Office Suite
• Social Media
• Donor Management systems
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Stakeholders' Needs
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Analysing
• Planning and Organizing
• Relating and Networking

  Education, Certifications, and Languages:

• Bachelor degree in related field.
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic/Urdu/Bengali/Gujarati/ Hindi/Punjabi an advantage

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We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success, please click "apply" to become our Programs and Grants Coordinator-- we would love to hear from you 

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Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.

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A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

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We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 on Glassdoor Here's why:

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What our CEO Says:

"We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity"

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

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What our Staff Say:

"At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen"

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

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"I have been working at Human Appeal for many years I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate need"

Insaf, Finance Lead

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"Working as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when you're working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, it's an amazing feeling"

Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator

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"I saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environment"

Steve, Procurement Manager

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Our Greatest Achievements Include:

• Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship program has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials. 
• Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistan's worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season. 
• Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gaza's water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza. 
• Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations. 

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COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click 'apply' today

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