- Lead the annual fundraising planning process with the Director of Fundraising to produce strategies achieving revenue targets
- Develop short- and long-term strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Identify potential income streams and strategies to access them
- Produce cost-effective budgets and keep the Fundraising Department within budget
- Ensure execution of fundraising and community engagement plans across all regions in Canada
- Support and partner with the Director of Fundraising and senior managers on major fundraising initiatives
- Develop and implement IRC's strategic fundraising and community engagement plan
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development strategy covering community, corporate, foundation, mosque, and government grant sources
- Seek fundraising opportunities including partner events, charity tours, and challenges
- Oversee research into funding sources and trends to develop fundraising methods and best practices
- Seek national and regional community engagement opportunities to acquire new donors and steward existing donors and partners
- Develop and implement a stewardship program for deeper ties with community stakeholders
- Monitor and report KPI and goal progress to the Director of Fundraising
- Identify, develop, and mentor the fund development team
- Line-manage fundraising staff, including all regional managers
- Set objectives and work plans for regional managers
- Manage workload and performance through regular one-to-one discussions
- Plan and implement personal development programs for team members
- Conduct annual performance reviews Requirements - 5-plus years of professional management experience in a nonprofit organization




- Demonstrated success in a development function, managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's preferred
- Significant and relevant achievement at management level in a comparable national/international organization
- Experience expanding and cultivating community stakeholder relationships, including Mosques, Domestic Partners, Cultural Organizations, and Professional Organizations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
- Versatile and adaptable leadership style
- Ability to lead direct reports to excel and exceed goals and objectives
- High energy and passion for IRC's mission
- Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Donor-focused and driven
- Experience utilizing an organization's brand for charity/business development
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Innovative creative thinking in fundraising
- Knowledge of the fundraising environment and techniques and disciplines supporting cost-effective income generation




- Exceptional written and oral skills with ability to present complex ideas clearly and coherently
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to regularly travel within Canada and undertake frequent international travel
- Strategic thinker and visionary able to lead adoption of new initiatives and enhance best practices
- Highly self-motivated, autonomous, and able to take initiative and make decisions
- Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor peers Demonstrates expertise in strategic fundraising and community engagement, with a proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive fund development strategies. Strong leadership skills are essential for managing teams, cultivating donor relationships, and achieving revenue targets. Highest-signal resume keywords - Strategic Fundraising Planning
- Community Engagement Development
- Donor Relationship Management
- Team Leadership and Mentoring
- Budget Management Hard Skills - Fund Development Strategy
- KPI Monitoring
- Revenue Target Achievement
- Cost-Effective Budgeting
- Research into Funding Sources
- Public Speaking
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Innovative Fundraising Techniques
- Performance Review Conducting Soft Skills - Flexible Leadership Style
- High Energy and Passion
- Motivational Coaching
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail Certifications & Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree Preferred Industry Keywords - Nonprofit Management
- Community Stakeholder Relationships
- Donor-Focused Approach
- Charity Development
- International Fundraising

📌 Head of National Community Fundraising (Burlington)
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📍 Burlington