WHO ARE WE?

Islamic Relief Australia works to deliver high-quality aid and development projects in line with our aims of alleviating suffering, ending poverty, and addressing inequality for vulnerable people. We are a nonproselytising, faith-based NGO that provides support to those less fortunate – regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief. Our Islamic values of compassion, excellence, social justice, custodianship, and sincerity inspires the work we do and informs our organisational culture.

We are a small, dynamic team based in Auburn, Western Sydney. We are proud to be an Australian NGO, and work in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct. We are a child-safe organisation and require all staff to comply with our Child Protection Code of Conduct.

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 in NSW.
• 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.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• 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.
• Experience in mobilising volunteers for social justice work
• 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.

A position description is attached.