The Vacancy
We are seeking a passionate and relationship-focused Community Fundraising Officer to help grow and strengthen our fundraising activities across the North East region.
This is an exciting opportunity to engage with supporters, volunteers, community groups and local partners, helping to deliver fundraising initiatives that directly support Islamic Relief's life-changing humanitarian work around the world.
Based in our Bradford regional office, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong community relationships, developing volunteer networks and supporting fundraising events and campaigns that generate vital funds for those in need.
JOB PURPOSE:
As the Community Fundraising Officer, you will support the Regional Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager in delivering regional fundraising objectives and growing community engagement across the North East.
You will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, donors, community groups and key stakeholders across the region
Identifying and cultivating new fundraising partnerships to expand community outreach and increase supporter engagement
Managing stakeholder relationships through regular communication, meetings and fundraising support
Recruiting, coordinating, training and supporting volunteers to deliver regional fundraising activities
Maintaining and developing volunteer networks to maximise community participation and fundraising opportunities
Leading and supporting volunteers at fundraising events, campaigns and community activities
Representing Islamic Relief at both internal and external events across the region
Supporting the planning, organisation and delivery of regional fundraising campaigns and initiatives
Ensuring fundraising materials, merchandise and equipment are available and effectively managed for events
Coordinating collections, appeals and fundraising activities with local organisations, schools, businesses and mosques
Processing collections and ensuring funds and pledges are banked, recorded and managed in line with organisational procedures
Producing receipts, certificates and reports for supporters and donors
Responding to fundraising enquiries and providing regular activity updates to the Regional Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager
Promoting Islamic Relief campaigns, appeals and activities through regional and personal social media platforms
Supporting the achievement of regional fundraising targets and helping to maximise income generation opportunities
Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations to deliver impactful fundraising outcomes
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be an enthusiastic and motivated fundraiser with excellent relationship-building skills and a strong commitment to Islamic Relief's mission and values.
You will ideally have:
Experience establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders and community networks
Experience coordinating projects, fundraising campaigns and community events
Experience organising and supervising events and fundraising activities
Experience recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
Knowledge and understanding of the local community and fundraising landscape across the North East region
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
Good numerical skills and confidence handling fundraising income and financial information
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a variety of community and stakeholder settings
Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief
A proactive and flexible approach to work
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required
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The Company
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian aid and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work in over 45 countries, assist people of all faiths and none according to need and do not discriminate in any way. Our proximity means we can often respond swiftly to emergencies and work in areas that other organisations cannot access.
We are the only UK-based Muslim faith-inspired charity to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), which is designed to ensure that charities best meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), we have Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and we are a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
What We Offer
Islamic Relief Worldwide recognises our staff as our biggest asset, and so we offer a range of benefits designed to support their professional development, mental and physical health, and work/life balance.
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Personal learning and development opportunities
Annual leave and additional leave
Service related pension scheme
Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
Healthcare
cash plan
Employee assistance support
Occupational advanced sick pay
Mental Health First Aiders
Charity volunteering
Cycle to Work scheme
On-site car parking
Field
visits
Our Values
Sincerity
We are driven and motivated by sincerity to God and our duty to humanity.
Excellence
A commitment to excellence is a hallmark of our operations, programmes and conduct towards the vulnerable people we serve.
Compassion
Every life is precious, so we join other humanitarian actors in easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty and injustice.
Social Justice
We empower poor and vulnerable people to have their rights fulfilled and to achieve their God-given potential.
Custodianship
We value and protect the Earth and its resources, including its people, and we aim to honour the trust people place in us to be transparent and accountable.
