Head of Philanthropy – Partnerships

Islamic Relief USA

Lead the development and implementation of philanthropy and partnerships strategy for Islamic Relief Canada. Manage donor relations and partnerships with significant stakeholders.

Posted 6/20/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$102,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Islamic Relief Canada’s Philanthropy & Partnerships portfolio, including major donors, foundations, corporations, and strategic partners
Develop and implement strategies for donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention
Build and manage a high-performing philanthropy and partnerships team with clear goals, systems, and accountability measures
Oversee donor engagement systems, CRM workflows, reporting structures, and operational processes
Lead fundraising pitches, donor engagement opportunities, sponsorships, and partnership development initiatives
Work collaboratively with Marketing, Programs, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to support major gift fundraising priorities
Contribute to Fund Development major gift strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and departmental planning
Ensure stewardship and donor experience standards are consistently maintained across the organization
Continuously cultivate best practices in major gift retention, expansion, and acquisition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, partnership management, or nonprofit leadership
Demonstrated experience managing major donor portfolios and securing high-value gifts
Proven experience leading and managing teams, including coaching, performance management, and staff development
Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, and using KPIs to monitor and manage performance
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining long-term stakeholder relationships
Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
Experience preparing donor proposals, reports, stewardship plans, and fundraising presentations
Experience using CRM systems, donor databases, and project management tools
Proven experience working independently and effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions, and work activities
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, sometimes at short notice

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingdonor relationsphilanthropypartnership managementbudgetingforecastingKPI monitoringdonor proposalsstewardship plansproject management

Soft Skills

team leadershipcoachingperformance managementstaff developmentrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationindependent workmulti-priority management