Aktuelle Jobs im Zusammenhang mit Fundraising Officer - Sydney - Islamic Relief AU

Details Location: Sydney, NSW Company: International Aid & Development NGO Position: Casual/Part-Time/Full-Time

Who are we?

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development agency striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion.

Established in 1984 in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to be a well-known and respected aid agency providing disaster relief and supporting the sustainable development of vulnerable communities in over 40 countries. Islamic Relief specialises in Education and training, Health and Nutrition, Water and sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief, and Disaster Preparedness.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is a member of the UK Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and is an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme, and UNHCR. Islamic Relief Australia (IRAUS) is a member of the Islamic Relief family, sharing a common vision, mission, and family identity, all of whom use the term “Islamic Relief” as part of their organisational name.

Islamic Relief Australia has an annual turnover of approximately $14 million and employs 20 staff and over 150 volunteers throughout Australia to support local and international emergency, welfare and development projects, as well as fundraising and advocacy work. Islamic Relief Australia is an active member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and adheres to the ACFID Code of Conduct which defines minimum standards of governance, management and accountability of development for non-government organisations (NGOs).

Who are we looking for?

The main role of the NSW Fundraising officer is to conduct fundraising initiatives in support of IRAUS’s humanitarian mission. The position provides:

• Fundraising expertise and capacity for implementing IRAUS fundraising and community relations campaigns in NSW.
• Act as a first portal of supporter relations and partnership development in NSW: with the Support of the FCR team– this includes disseminating IRAUS’s vision, mission and values and sharing information about local and global programs and humanitarian and development impact.
• Support the programs team with the development and successful implementation of local programs inNSW.
• Support the FCR team with appropriate volunteers and resources management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the FCR team in implementing the Fundraising and Community relations Campaigns and Annual Campaigns Plans in accordance with agreed objectives and budgets, and Fundraising Regulations and internal Policies and Procedures.
• Support the Fundraising manager to implement the existing NSW community fundraising Appeals (Direct Solicitations, NSW Office, NSW Events, NSW stalls (Ramadan and Qurban), Mosque Collections and donation boxes and other channels);
• Advocate, engage with and gather supporters for IRAUS regular giving and major giving programs, and identify potential volunteers.
• Provide expertise and support to the FCR team in creation of new fundraising appeals in NSW.
• Investigate and identify new External Fundraising, utilising Fundraising database and related systems and tools.
• Outreach to like-minded individuals or organisations to identify potential for collaborations and partnerships, while also building upon and maintaining existing relations with the local community in NSW.
• Attend, promote & raise funds for Islamic Relief Australia at events organised by third parties.
• Liaise with local community groups to create awareness of the IRAUS programs and initiatives and respond to enquiries from supporters and institutions about IRAUS’ work.
• Communicate with external organisations including local authorities, mosques, etc. and represent the work of IRAUS with approval from the Director of Fundraising and Community Relations or the Communications Manager.
• Fulfil all obligations and follow all IRAUS financial policies and guidelines with regard to the collection and processing of donations.

Skill Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the local area and community.
• Excellent time management skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish.
• Strong facilitation and networking skills to build diverse internal and external relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional relevant language skills will be highly regarded.
• Cross cultural communication skills and knowledge of Islamic faith values.
• Engaging interpersonal skills and an ability to provide effective staff/volunteer supervision.
• Experience in a similar community-based role in the not-for-profit sector.
• Good computer knowledge including Office 365, Word and Excel.
• Flexibility, including willingness to work outside office hours as the role requires.
• Driving licence and vehicle in reasonable conditions.

For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Islamic Relief is a child-safe organisation committed to the protection of the people we serve. Our recruitment and selection procedures are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable and aligned with our standards on the safety of children and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.

All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening.

We promote diversity and equality in all our practices. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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