Description:
Sakeenah Canada is seeking a results-driven fundraising professional to rapidly grow donations and partnerships within the Ottawa, Ontario region.
This role is central to driving fundraising success by engaging donors, mobilizing volunteers, and building strong relationships with mosques, businesses, and community leaders.
Serving as the organization’s primary regional representative, the specialist will report directly to the Director of Community Development and focus on delivering measurable fundraising results.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive fundraising revenue through events, campaigns, and direct donor engagement.
- Build and grow relationships with donors, sponsors, masajids, community leaders, businesses, and influencers.
- Establish strong partnerships with masajids, including Jummah and Taraweh collections, workshops, and awareness sessions.
- Secure business and corporate sponsorships aligned with the organization’s mission.
- Plan, execute, and optimize regional fundraising initiatives to meet or exceed targets.
- Leverage personal and regional social media platforms to promote campaigns and appeals.
- Recruit, manage, and motivate volunteers to maximize fundraising outcomes.
- Track donations, report results, and collaborate with finance to ensure transparency and accountability.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in fundraising, stakeholder management, and community development.
- Experience in coordination and leading volunteers.
- Familiar with local community dynamics and culture.
- Strong organizational and project management skills and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Current local driving license and access to a vehicle
- Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary, any additional languages spoken are an asset.
- Vulnerable Sector check to be submitted prior to start of employment