Islamic Relief Worldwide

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Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer

BASE LOCATION:

Regional Office

REPORTING TO:

Regional Community Fundraising and

Volunteer Manager

SALARY:

G. 1

LINE MANAGEMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Volunteers

ISLAMIC RELIEF:

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 key, well known and respected aid agency in disaster relief and the ongoing development of people in over 25 countries. It specialises in Education & Training, Health and Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness. Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and is an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (FUNDRAISING):

To develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of supporters.

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Regional Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager in fulfilling the organisational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

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ORGANISATION CHART

IRUK and IRW

Department Structure

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works closely with the Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager and Officers as well as other members of the FRD team. There will also be close working relationship with TIC, regional charity shops and regional volunteers.

CEO

International

Programmes Communicatons

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Fundraising Communications Corporate Services Programmes International

Fundraising Development Division (IFDD)

Finance and Services

Head of FRD

National Community Fundraising and Volunteering Manager Regional Community Fundraising & Volunteer Manager NORTH Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer

Mosque Relations Officer NORTH (p/t)

Regional Community Fundraising & Volunteer Manager MIDLANDS & WALES

Community Fundraising and Voluntter Officer

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer

Community Fundraising and Voluntter Officer (Wales) Mosque Relations Officer MIDLANDS (p/t) RegionalCommunity Fundraising & Volunteer Manager LONDON & SOUTH

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer Community Fundraising and Volunteer Officer Community Fundraising & Volunteer Officer Mosque Relations Office National Events and

Challenges Manager Support Assistant

Direct Marketing Co-ordinator

Data Analyst

Head of Scotland

Community Fundraising and Voluntter Officer

(Scotland)

Head of Major Gifts

Major Donor Coordinator (Midlands & North)

Trust Fundraiser

Corporate Partnership Officer

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SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

 Recruit, Co-ordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the assigned region/area

 Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising activities locally and representing the organisation at fundraising and other events

 Dealing with related logistical issues and ensuring that materials and equipment are available.

Responsibility for Resources:

- Responsible for assigned resources that assist with the activities and work of IR

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

Develop strong volunteer networks across the region

 Ensure volunteers are recruited to support Islamic Relief activities.

 Ensure all volunteers working with Islamic Relief in your area are properly registered, inducted, trained and developed.

 Maintain and update a volunteer database for your area.  Oversee aspects of work where volunteers are involved.

Support the fundraising unit in the organisation of events.

 Lead volunteers in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager.

 Represent the organisation at IR and non-IR events.

 Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events.

 Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions.  Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times.

Assist with Fundraising/Campaigns co-ordination  To assist with fundraising at all events within region.

 To ensure that all funds and pledges are collected, stored safely, and acted upon.  To undertake any follow up actions which are required by IRUK or third parties after

fundraising has taken place.

 To contact local organisations for fundraising and collections when required.  To arrange leaflet distributions in liaison with volunteers.

 Ensuring that the shops are informed about campaigns/ activities and receives relevant materials.

Fulfil relevant administration duties  Process collections using DTS.

 Ensuring that all funds are banked as a matter of priority.

 Dealing with any banking queries/ security company when necessary.  Producing and dispatching receipts and certificates to donors.

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 Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities.  Liaise with management as required.

 Communicate with relevant departments and staff.  Communicate performance with Line Manager. Other

 Any other task as deemed appropriate by line manager in improving the efficiency and performance of Islamic Relief.

General Duties of Islamic Relief staff Member

 Contribute to the effective and efficient running of Islamic Relief as appropriate  Participate, as appropriate, in Staff forums and Meetings

 Adhere to Islamic Relief’s Policies and Procedures

 Represent Islamic Relief to the wider community as appropriate

 Treat all colleagues, volunteers and members of the public with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and polices.

 Ensure professionalism and credibility at all times

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PERSON SPECIFICATION (

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It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IRW’s vision and mission.

 Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.

 Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers  Good communication skills.

 Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.  Experience of organising and supervising events.

 Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail.  Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations.

 Excellent work attendance and punctuality record.

 Ability to work under pressure, be self motivating and deliver to target.

 IT literate with ability to use MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

 Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.

 Readiness to travel and also work outside normal office hours.  Have a flexible approach to work.

Desirable:

 Full UK Driving licence.

Signed by: ________________ (Direct Line Manager)