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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:
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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
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This position will be the point of contact and representative of IRC with their regional volunteer teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Community Relations
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Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region
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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
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Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them
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Manage mosque and community relations
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Organizing Jummah or Taraweeh collections for campaigns.
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Distribute material for specific campaigns at mosques and other gatherings (Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergencies)
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Set up fundraisers at mosques and in the community to raise funds and awareness
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Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with
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Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts
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Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief
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Respond to fundraising and other inquiries in relation to regional activities
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Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
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Utilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals
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Volunteers and Networking
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Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members
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Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events
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Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IRC events, challenges and tours
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Assist with any fundraising activities taking place in the region
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Lead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all IRC fundraising events and initiatives
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Attend and network at local and IRC events to build relationships, recruit for new volunteers
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Event Planning and Execution
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Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager
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Represent the organization at IR and non-IR events
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Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events
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Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
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Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times
Qualifications & Competencies
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Experience:
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Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders
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Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns
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Experience of organising and supervising events
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Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
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Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
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Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers
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Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills
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Strong motivation and empathy toward the aims and objectives of the organization
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Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
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Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
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IT literate with ability to use Google Suite, databases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs
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Strong organizational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
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Other:
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Current local driving license and access to a vehicle
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Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity
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Willingness to travel nationally at short notice
Starting Salary:
$55,334.00
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.