Junior Community Fundraiser

Position Identification

Position Title: Junior Community Fundraiser
Organisation: Islamic Relief South Africa
Location: Durban, South Africa
Contract: One year fixed term
Reports to: Regional Fundraising Manager
Salary: TBC

Purpose of Position

This role is to ensure that Islamic Relief’s message is disseminated on a grassroots level
in the region and create awareness and as a result, instigate and support community
activities to raise money for specified causes.

Scope and Authority :

Recruit, co-ordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the
assigned region/area
Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising
activities and events locally
Actively recruit, account manage and develop a growing number of prospects
interested in developing into Islamic Relief committed supporters.
Working across all teams to ensure the adequate management of existing
community fundraising prospects to ensure Islamic Relief is developing a strong
base of holistic support from the new and existing groups.
To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally to deliver
budgets, targets and income in line with regional plans and strategies.
Recruit and work with individuals within the community who actively fundraise for
Islamic Relief.

Key Accountabilities

Plan and deliver fundraising initiatives at the local level

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
Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief
Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities
Utilise personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging,
campaigns, activities and appeals

Organise and coordinate fundraising and promotional events in the region.

Ensuring that local fundraising events, activities and collections etc (including
outreach collections) run effectively and are well planned, marketed and
supported
Leverage with relationships held to sell tickets in region ensuring their success/li>
Assist in the coordination and implementation of national events when required.
Attend, promote & raise funds for Islamic Relief at any event organised by third
parties.
Draw up and implement regional plans
Draw up and implement regional annual/ campaign/activity plans with line
managers according to agreed objectives and budgets
Coordinate plans with other key personnel and volunteers.
Anticipate and overcome potential problems.

Develop strong volunteer networks nationally
Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members
Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots
community events
Ensure all volunteers working with Islamic Relief are properly registered, inducted,
trained and developed.
Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger IR 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 IR
fundraising events and initiatives
Attend and network at local and IR events to build relationships, recruit for new
volunteersc
Maintain and update a volunteer database for your area of work.

Fulfil administrative duties in relation to responsibilities.
Maintain an organised and accessible filing and documentation system.
Fulfil all obligations with regard to the taking and processing of donations.
- Ensure relevant reports are completed within agreed time frames

- Attend events & meetings and ensure actions are followed up
- To participate in events & meetings requested by the line manager and others associated with the work above
- To ensure that decisions from any meetings or discussions are followed up

Ensure Communication procedures are established and adhered to
Respond to local enquiries from supporters and institutions about IR’s work.
Liaise with management as required.
Communicate performance with line manager.
To ensure regular reporting on activities, campaigns and produce an end of year
report.

General Duties of Islamic Relief Staff Member

Contribute to the effective and efficient running of Islamic Relief as appropriate
Participate, as appropriate, in Staff forums and Meetings
Adhere to Islamic Relief’s Policies and Procedures
Represent Islamic Relief to the wider community as appropriate
Treat all colleagues, volunteers and members of the public with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and polices.
Ensure professionalism and credibility at all time.

Educational Qualification:

Tertiary qualification/s in relevant & related discipline Some voluntary or professional fundraising experience

Skills & Knowledge Required

Knowledge:

Understanding of the motivational and management needs of volunteers
Working understanding of the legal requirements affecting community based fundraising
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
Budgeting and use of KPIs to monitor and manage financial performance
Elements of fundraising feasibility assessment required to make informed decisions on ideas/concepts
Use of Microsoft Office, data bases and internet to deliver business goals
Understanding of equalities and diversity and how it affects this role, the organisation and volunteers/supporters.

Abilities:

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 motivate 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
Ability to manage and resolve conflict
Proven 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.
Resilient and solution focussed – able to deal positively with setbacks, identify and implement solutions to difficulties
Entrepreneurial and creative – able to identity and seize opportunities, based on insight and rational assessment.
Work to established and develop systems for tracking and monitoring progress of events and projects.
Work flexibly to support section priorities and to maximise opportunities
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Use information technology systems and packages within a work environment that will assist with this role.

Circumstances:

Willingness to be flexible about hours and location of work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity. The role requires travel throughout region, late nights and overnight stays.

Closing date: COB 27 OCTOBER 2020

Please forward a copy of the completed application form IRSA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONFORM (3) , 1 page motivational letter and your CV along with a certified copy of your ID to recruitment@islamic-relief.org.za by close of business on 27 October 2020.

Dearest applicant, kindly consider the following:
If the requirements of the application as above, is not met, we will consider the application as incomplete and this will therefore not be accepted.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you are not contacted within a month after the closing date.
Over and above operational requirements Islamic Relief South Africa will take into account the country’s and organisational employment equity imperatives.