Fundraising Operations Coordinator

Islamic Relief Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief Canada is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the National Fundraising Team. You will help run campaigns and events, streamline processes, and coordinate with internal and external teams to manage logistics and finances.

The role requires strong Excel skills, project management experience, and excellent English communication. Fluency in French is an asset, and a university degree is preferred. Hybrid work with starting salary around CAD 55,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or similar role.
• Experience planning and executing events.
• Project management experience.
• Post-secondary education; university degree preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and document preparation.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• French language skills are an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under deadlines.
• Flexible to support events and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the National Fundraising Team on campaigns, events, and tasks.
• Develop systems to support major campaigns and events.
• Liaise with team to uphold IR’s standards.
• Coordinate onboarding improvements with internal/external teams.
• Prepare requests for marketing/communications/government relations collateral.
• Organize regional events and activities.
• Track profit/loss after events and campaigns.
• Oversee invoices, expenses, and reimbursements to finance.
• Support day-to-day tasks for the National Fundraising Team.

Skills

Excel

Event planning

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

French asset

Education

University degree preferred

Post-Secondary Education

Job description

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.

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 acquisition and retention of donors, volunteers and community supporters.

Job Purpose

To support the operations of the National Fundraising Team executing fundraising campaigns and events. Streamline processes, coordinate with internal and external teams, manage logistics, and handle administrative tasks like tracking finances and processing expenses to support effective fundraising efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the National Fundraising Team and team on national fundraising campaigns, events, challenges, and ad-hoc related tasks/projects
• Develop systems and processes to support the National team on major campaigns and events (i.e. Ramadan collections, fundraisers, national challenges, etc)
• Liaise with relevant members to uphold IR’s standards and expectations
• Liaise with internal and external teams to continuously improve the department’s onboarding process
• Prepare and submit requests for marketing and/or Communications and Government Relations collateral for fundraising needs
• Liaise with the National team to organize regional events and activities
• Track profit/loss after events and campaigns
• Oversee/submit department invoices, expenses, and reimbursements to finance
• Support the National Fundraising Team with day-to-day tasks

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience: Some experience in administrative work or relevant position
• Experience: Experience with planning and implementing events
• Experience: Project management experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Post-Secondary Education; University degree preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Demonstrated ability to utilize Excel and prepare documents
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Fluency in French is an asset
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Strong attention to detail required
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Proven capacity to work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues; to work effectively independently and in a team; and to work under time-bound and stressful
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organization
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Strong organizational skills i.e. ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
• Other: Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity

Hybrid Work Policy

IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.

Commitment to Accessibility

Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at [e-mail] or 1-855-377-4673.

Starting Salary

$55,000.00

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.

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