Fundraising Specialist - Northern Alberta

Company DescriptionIslamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.We help the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. We provide lasting routes out of poverty through our sustainable development schemes. Our integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide.We tackle the root causes of poverty and make sure that the world's most vulnerable people have real influence in both our programs and advocacy.If you are committed to alleviating suffering worldwide and tackling poverty, and like the values and ethos Islamic Relief adheres to, we look forward to receiving your application for any appropriate vacancy.Job DescriptionLocation: Northern AlbertaAbout 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 initiativesThe 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: Community RelationsMaintain 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 ReliefManage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer themManage and oversee 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 awarenessMeet 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 contractsProvide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic ReliefRespond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activitiesCommunicate performance and provide regular updates to Line ManagerUtilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals Volunteers and NetworkingBuild a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing membersPlan strategic activities in collaboration with the regional Manager or/and Team Leads and FD coordinators to engage and motivate volunteers.Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events.Lead volunteer appreciation events and ensure ongoing recognition of their contributions.Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges and toursAssist with any fundraising activities taking place in the regionLead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all IRC fundraising events and initiativesAttend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit new volunteers.Collaborate with team leads and the FD Regional Manager to plan and execute events and volunteer opportunities outside the region as needed.Event Planning and ExecutionLead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager.Lead the planning and execution of regional, and local fundraising events, ensuring alignment with Islamic Relief's mission and objectives.Represent the organization at IR and non-IR eventsEnsure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for eventsLoading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functionsMaintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all timesProvide progress updates on event planning to the Manager and ensure all supporting materials and tools are ready.Qualifications & CompetenciesExperience: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 eventsExperience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers.Experience of achieving fundraising targets and successfully managing community relations. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:Knowledge and understanding of the local region and communityA minimum of a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or related field is preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteersExcellent communication skills Excellent presentation skillsStrong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organizationNumerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detailAbility to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situationsIT literate with ability to use Google Suite, databases and project management tools to deliver on KPIsStrong 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 vehicleHave a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activityWillingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short noticeQualificationsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.