Director of FD

Islamic Relief USA

Director of Fundraising for Islamic Relief Canada leading annual fundraising strategies and deepening donor relationships. Working with senior leadership to achieve revenue targets and diversify donor base.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve revenue targets across the range of revenue streams
In cooperation with the COO, lead the development of any long-term strategy to achieve agreed long term organizational goals
Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
Produce cost-effective budgets to achieve action plans
Ensure the Fundraising Department is kept within budget
Support and partner with the COO and SLT members on all major fundraising initiatives
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop and implement IRCs Nonprofit's financial strategy
Actively work with the COO and SLT to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, mosque, government grants, etc.
Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position IRCs Nonprofit ahead of major funding changes or trends
Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to COO and senior leaders
Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors
Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program
Identify, develop, and mentor the development team
Line management of fundraising staff, including: Setting objectives and work plans, Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management discussions, Plan and implement personal development program for team members in all relevant skills, Undertake annual performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
Strong organizational skills
Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside IRC
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
High energy and passion for IRCs mission is essential
Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Donor focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
Demonstrable track record of Strategic Fundraising
Successful, significant and relevant achievement at management level in a comparable national/international organization
Experience of utilizing the strength of an organization brand for charity/business development
Proven track record of meeting challenging revenue targets
Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.
Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans
Proven track record in fundraising that has directly resulted in increased income for an organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to Accessibility: Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at careers@islamicreliefcanada.org or 1-855-377-4673.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraising strategiesbudget managementproposal writingstatistical analysisstewardship program developmentdonor relationship managementstrategic development planningbusiness plan implementationrevenue target achievementdevelopment team mentoring

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsleadershipflexibilityteam playerinitiativeattention to detailrelationship buildinginfluenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree