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.
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 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 optimizing on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives
The specialist will also be expected to oversee key external relationships, ensuring consistent engagement and support for Islamic Relief’s initiatives.
This position will be the point of contact and representative of IRC with their regional volunteer teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
2+ years of demonstrated experience in leading project coordination efforts, particularly in events, campaigns, or fundraising initiatives.
Proven experience in establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders and partners.
Experience of organizing and supervising events
Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers.
Experience of achieving fundraising targets and successfully managing community relations.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field is preferred.
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 towards 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 prioritize 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 and internationally, and at short notice
Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.
Commitment to Accessibility:
Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at careers@islamicreliefcanada.org or 1-855-377-4673
Starting Salary:
$60,000.00
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.
