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.