Fundraising Coordinator - Metro Vancouver/BC

Islamic Relief Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief Canada seeks a Fundraising Coordinator in Vancouver, BC, for a fixed-term role. This position collaborates with community volunteers to organize fundraising events, build relationships with donors, and meet fundraising targets.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience in project coordination, and a flexible approach to work. A starting salary of $57,000 is offered, along with opportunities for community engagement and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating projects and events.
• Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing donors and partners.
• Organize fundraising events and community outreach initiatives.
• Lead regional volunteer teams in events and fundraising activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Event planning

Project coordination

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Tools

Google Suite

Databases

Project management tools

Job description

## Fundraising Coordinator - Metro Vancouver/BCApplylocations: Vancouver, BCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100207**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