Fundraising Specialist

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