Regional Fundraising Manager - Southern Alberta

Islamic Relief Canada

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Islamic Relief Canada as a changemaker and contribute to our mission of mobilizing Canadians to transform lives globally in the most trusted manner. The Fund Development department focuses on creating and executing strategies to boost Islamic Relief's funding through various initiatives and by acquiring and retaining donors, volunteers, and community supporters.

Requirements

• Proven minimum three years of experience in project and people management.
• Proven experience of managing staff and/or volunteers to reach their potential.
• Proven experience of budgeting and use of KPIs to monitor and manage financial performance.
• Significant voluntary or professional fundraising experience.
• Proven experience of stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven experience of project management.
• Proven experience of working effectively without close supervision and dealing with problems as they arise.
• Proven experience of people management including performance reviews, management development, motivation and effective management of performance issues.
• Delivery of outcomes through others – peers, volunteers or staff – in a professional or voluntary context.
• Proven experience of delivering professionally in a target-driven role.
• Proven ability to make the ask and secure financial or other support.
• Credibility and confidence to have challenging conversations and influence at all levels.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to distance manage a team, ensuring they are supported and motivated to achieve fundraising targets.
• Excellent budget management skills to maximise contribution.
• Broad understanding of fundraising techniques and the specific value, role and techniques utilised within Community Fundraising activity.
• Able to work outside an office environment and manage remote relationships.
• Use of Google Suite, data bases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing as well as build relationships with people of all backgrounds, levels and settings including business, social and educational.
• Able to inspire others, mentor and coach them in goal delivery.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate plans in a cycle of continuous improvement.
• Able to prepare a compelling ‘case for support’ to capitalise on fundraising opportunities and match organisational need with potential supporters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands, delegate, organise and plan time effectively.
• Initiative - ability to formulate own ideas and action plans.
• Implementing own initiatives and those of others to achieve organisational objectives.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of fundraisers to achieve the national fundraising strategy, providing clear guidelines, plans, and deliverables.
• Oversee the setting and implementation of objectives for direct reports and the regional fundraising team, aligned with the organization's strategy and department work plans.
• Identify and develop partnerships with local organizations, mosques, and institutions to promote and support Islamic Relief Canada's work.
• Scope and identify sponsorship opportunities within the region to build IRC's presence, gain support from local partners, and engage the community.
• Liaise with the national events manager to plan IRC events and speaker tours, delegating implementation to the regional fundraising team to ensure smooth execution and meet fundraising targets.
• Create local networks of supporters across the region to generate income, increase profile, and enhance engagement for Islamic Relief.
• Travel within the region to meet and build relationships with key premium donors to strengthen fundraising efforts.
• Build relationships with other Islamic Relief teams (Fundraising, Marketing, Programs) to manage the development, implementation, and achievement of Community Fundraising plans and goals.
• Attend and speak at community events to raise profile as the IRC representative in the region.
• Support the regional fundraising team in establishing regional volunteer teams.
• Train and equip key supporters and volunteers with the knowledge and motivation to fulfill their roles in the community on behalf of Islamic Relief.
• Make the ask and secure financial or other support.
• Manage and resolve conflict.
• Manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands, delegate, organize, and plan time effectively.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Policy: In-office requirements vary based on distance from headquarters or regional offices (Burlington, Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa), ranging from two days a week to one day a month.
• Commitment to Accessibility: Inclusive employment opportunities and accommodation requests are welcomed at all stages of the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level