Regional Fundraising & Partnerships Lead (Hybrid, Calgary)

Nisa Helpline; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Nisa Foundation, a Canada-wide charity promoting safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women, invites a Regional Development Officer to join our Calgary-based team. This part-time role combines fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, event planning, and community outreach to strengthen financial resources.

You will lead regional initiatives, manage volunteers, build partnerships with donors, businesses, and government partners, and help raise awareness through targeted campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing).
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, marketing, and donor cultivation.
• Resource management skills, with an ability to plan and execute events and initiatives within budget.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong network in the local community and experience working with Muslim communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Director to design, support, and implement innovative regional fundraising strategies, while identifying new opportunities to expand and strengthen financial resources.
• Establish and meet fundraising targets, continuously evaluating the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives.
• Support in applying for and securing grants and funding.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, and local communities, including masjids, enhancing the organization's visibility, collaboration, and support in the region.
• Strengthen Nisa Foundation’s presence across the Calgary area by building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations, faith institutions, government stakeholders, and other key partners to advance advocacy, education, referrals, collaboration, funding opportunities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Oversee the stewardship of funders, grants, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and execution of regional outreach and fundraising initiatives through fundraising-focused events and donor cultivation.
• Execute on-site responsibilities, including booth setup, event coordination, and hands-on logistical tasks, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement, ensuring effective support for events and activities.
• Support in the development and execution of marketing strategies that enhance the organization's brand presence and outreach in the Calgary area.

Skills

Fundraising

Event Management

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Nisa Foundation, a Canada-wide charity promoting safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women, invites a Regional Development Officer to join our Calgary-based team. This part-time role combines fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, event planning, and community outreach to strengthen financial resources.

You will lead regional initiatives, manage volunteers, build partnerships with donors, businesses, and government partners, and help raise awareness through targeted campaigns