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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. Location: 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 the 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 optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives • This position will be the point of contact and representative of IRC with their regional volunteer teams. Essential Duties & 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 • Formalize 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 inquiries in relation to regional activities • Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager • Utilize 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 organization 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 • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: • 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 toward 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 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 at short notice Starting Salary: $57,000.00 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.