The Regional Manager will be instrumental in elevating our fundraising efforts. This role includes planning and executing regional outreach and fundraising events, managing volunteer teams, and ensuring strong visibility with donors and community partners, including government entities. The candidate should be a dynamic fundraiser with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse range of stakeholders. The successful candidate must have access to a car and be available for evening and weekend engagements.


What You’ll Do:
Fundraising Strategy Development:

• Develop and execute innovative regional fundraising strategies, identifying new opportunities to grow financial resources.
• Establish and meet fundraising targets, continuously evaluating the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives.
• Support in applying for and securing grants and funding

Donor and Community Partner Relations:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, businesses and local communities, including masjids, enhancing the organization's visibility, collaboration and support in the region.
• Develop and nurture positive relationships with key community partners, including government entities, to initiate advocacy, education, referral, collaboration, and funding opportunities.

Event Planning and Implementation:

• Lead the planning and execution of regional outreach and fundraising events, creating impactful and memorable experiences for participants.
• Facilitate community networking, round tables, and workshops to ensure regional presence of all Nisa Foundations programs in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Execute on-the-ground responsibilities, including but not limited to setting up booths and coordinating events to ensure seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• Hands-on involvement in various physical tasks, emphasizing a proactive approach to event logistics and booth preparation.

Volunteer Team Management:
Marketing Initiatives:
What you’ll bring to the team:

• Result Oriented
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills (written and oral)
• Fundraising & Event Management
• Resource Management
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Ethical and Mission-Driven

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing).
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, marketing, and donor cultivation.
• Resource management skills, with an ability to plan and execute events and initiatives within budget.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong network in the local community and experience working with Muslim communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations preferred.

Nisa Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with both the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA.