About the role
Regional Development Officer Job Description
Job TitleRegional Development Officer
Job StatusFull-time Reports toRegional Director
LocationHybrid - GTA West
Nisa Foundation is a community-based charity that has promoted safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women across Canada since 2014. The organization provides toll-free peer-to-peer counseling services, transitional homes for women & children fleeing abuse or homelessness, and facilitates educational workshops. Nisa Foundation's mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.
The Regional Development Officer 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
Collaborate with the Regional Director to design, support, and implement innovative regional fundraising strategies, while identifying new opportunities to expand and strengthen 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.
Strengthen Nisa Foundation’s presence across the GTHA West region by building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations, faith institutions, government stakeholders, and other key partners to advance advocacy, education, referrals, collaboration, funding opportunities, and community engagement initiatives.
Oversee the stewardship of funders, grants, donors, and key stakeholders.
Events Planning & Implementation
Lead the planning and execution of regional outreach and fundraising initiatives through fundraising-focused events and donor cultivation.
Execute on-site responsibilities, including booth setup, event coordination, and hands-on logistical tasks, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
Volunteer Team Management
Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement, ensuring effective support for events and activities.
Marketing Initiatives
Support in the development and execution of marketing strategies that enhance the organization's brand presence and outreach in the GTHA West area.
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.
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About Nisa Foundation
Nisa Foundation, a registered charity since 2019, was founded with the mission of providing culturally responsive support for women and girls facing life’s challenges. What began as Nisa Helpline in 2014, a confidential lifeline for women in crisis, has grown into a comprehensive organization with three key programs that empower women to rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities.
Nisa Helpline offers trusted, compassionate support, addressing the urgent needs of Muslim women with respect and understanding. Nisa Homes provides safe shelters for women and children, offering refuge and tools for self-development in times of crisis. Nisa Learning focuses on education and prevention, delivering workshops that foster healthier families and communities, while preventing domestic violence and promoting awareness.
We believe that when women succeed, communities thrive. Through our programs, we are committed to creating lasting impact by providing holistic support that uplifts individuals and transforms communities.
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About the role
Regional Development Officer Job Description
Job TitleRegional Development Officer
Job StatusFull-time Reports toRegional Director
LocationHybrid - GTA West
Nisa Foundation is a community-based charity that has promoted safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women across Canada since 2014. The organization provides toll-free peer-to-peer counseling services, transitional homes for women & children fleeing abuse or homelessness, and facilitates educational workshops. Nisa Foundation's mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.
The Regional Development Officer 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
Collaborate with the Regional Director to design, support, and implement innovative regional fundraising strategies, while identifying new opportunities to expand and strengthen 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.
Strengthen Nisa Foundation’s presence across the GTHA West region by building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations, faith institutions, government stakeholders, and other key partners to advance advocacy, education, referrals, collaboration, funding opportunities, and community engagement initiatives.
Oversee the stewardship of funders, grants, donors, and key stakeholders.
Events Planning & Implementation
Lead the planning and execution of regional outreach and fundraising initiatives through fundraising-focused events and donor cultivation.
Execute on-site responsibilities, including booth setup, event coordination, and hands-on logistical tasks, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
Volunteer Team Management
Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement, ensuring effective support for events and activities.
Marketing Initiatives
Support in the development and execution of marketing strategies that enhance the organization's brand presence and outreach in the GTHA West area.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Regional Development Officer GTA West jobs in Canada
About Nisa Foundation
Nisa Foundation, a registered charity since 2019, was founded with the mission of providing culturally responsive support for women and girls facing life’s challenges. What began as Nisa Helpline in 2014, a confidential lifeline for women in crisis, has grown into a comprehensive organization with three key programs that empower women to rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities.
Nisa Helpline offers trusted, compassionate support, addressing the urgent needs of Muslim women with respect and understanding. Nisa Homes provides safe shelters for women and children, offering refuge and tools for self-development in times of crisis. Nisa Learning focuses on education and prevention, delivering workshops that foster healthier families and communities, while preventing domestic violence and promoting awareness.
We believe that when women succeed, communities thrive. Through our programs, we are committed to creating lasting impact by providing holistic support that uplifts individuals and transforms communities.