Background
The Islamic Association of North London (IANL) is a large and busy Mosque and Islamic Centre, with a long history of serving an increasingly diverse community in the London Borough of Barnet.
It has established itself amongst the foremost places of worship within North London. The diverse community it serves has come to regard it as a trusted and dependable focal point for a range of spiritual, social, cultural, educational and training activities.
Its values of moderation, tolerance and inclusiveness have enabled it to become a hub for local Muslims. However, with the natural growth and influx of people in the community, these have impacted its ability to effectively serve its people, hence the need for refurbishment and expansion has reached an increasing level of urgency. With this in mind, IANL are looking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Manager. The successful candidate will lead and deliver on the fundraising strategy to complete the refurbishment and expansion of North Finchley Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre. This is a £8 million project and you will work with the Trustees and several established volunteer groups and supporters linked to the Masjid. The construction program will begin in November 2023.
Position Overview
- Position: Fundraising Manager
- Job Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)
- Responsible to: IANL Director & Board of Trustees
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Rate: £40k to £50k, based on experience
- Location: Hybrid – onsite, with an option to WFH
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Closing Date: 18th October 2024
Key Responsibilities
We are searching for an experienced Fundraising Manager with excellent leadership skills and networking abilities. The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure targets are met. You should be well organised, proactive, and have the ability to inspire those around you.
To be successful as a Fundraising Manager, you should stay informed on marketing strategies, and be comfortable doing research on different sectors. A great Fundraising Manager should have sharp public speaking skills and be able to deliver presentations to a range of audiences.
- Meet income targets by developing, implementing and managing the fundraising and donor comms strategy.
- Provide leadership, motivation, direction, support and advice to the Fundraising Team to ensure maximum return on fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Grow income over the next 2-5 years and improve the sustainability of the organisation by proactively securing funds from new income streams, such as grants, major donors, corporate funding and legacy funding.
- Oversee all fundraising activities and functions; initiating, coordinating, and implementing systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency.
- Develop and present regular reports to the Managing Director, Leadership Team, stakeholders, donors and partners.
- Develop the existing fundraising base and build on the existing relationships with donors.
- Recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential and enabling them to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals.
Fundraising
- Identify and research potential funding opportunities from existing and new funding sources.
- Establish links with voluntary and statutory bodies to help promote the work of IANL and secure regular funding..
- Grow income from high value donors? including corporate partners, charitable trusts and institutions whose criteria match the charity’s aims and activities.
- Develop long term sustainability plan and fundraising strategy for IANL.
- Develop and implement strategy for legacy giving.
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