Fundraising Coordinator - Montréal, Canada - Islamic Relief Canada

Islamic Relief Canada

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Part Time, Contract

Department:
Fund Development

Location:
Quebec

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:

He/she will be responsible for supporting the fulfillment of the organisational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising initiatives

SCOPE:

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 community partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Relations

Maintain existing 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
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
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

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 ability to use Google Suite, data bases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs
Strong organisational 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 and internationally, and at short notice

Coordinateur de financement - Québec

Statut:
Temps partiel, Contrat

Département:
Développement des fonds

Lieu:
Québec

À PROPOS D'ISLAMIC RELIEF:

Islamic Relief est une agence internationale de secours et de développement qui s'efforce de diminuer la pauvreté et la souffrance dans le monde, indépendamment de la couleur, de la race ou de la religion.

Fondée en 1984 en réponse à la famine généralisée en Afrique, Islamic Relief est devenue une agence humanitaire clé, bien connue et respectée dans le domaine des secours en cas de catastrophe et du développement continu des populations dans plus de 25 pays.

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