Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Employee Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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

He/she will be responsible for supporting the fulfillment of the organizational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives. Community Relations

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

Organize 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





Utilise 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

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 recent volunteers

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

Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns

Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community

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.

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

Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.

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📌 Fundraising Development Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Islamic Relief Canada
📍 Montreal