Summary of Role
The Ramadan Fundraising Assistant plays a crucial role during Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events. The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.
About the Role
1. The main responsibilities of the role are lister below. Other tasks may be assigned on an ad hoc basis in support of our Ramadan fundraising activities.
2. Attend mosques and Islamic institutions to collect donations and pledges in response to Muslim Aid’s appeals, supporting mosque collections through fundraising, data capture, and donor engagement.
3. Set up and break down fundraising events, assisting with event setup, registration, and coordination across multiple venues.
4. Provide administrative and logistical assistance before, during, and after events to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
5. Assist in the logistical coordination of Muslim Aid’s Live Appeals, helping to ensure all operational and support activities run effectively.
6. Support and assist volunteers in running and managing fundraising activities, providing guidance and ensuring a positive experience for supporters.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
7. Able to work unsociable hours at evenings and weekends.
8. Passion and commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.
9. Adaptable to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise.
10. Confidence in speaking to an audience and individual people.
11. Any previous experience volunteering or working in a fundraising capacity would be beneficial.
12. Be able to travel to other parts of the UK.