Fundraising Co-ordinator (Mosque & Community Outreach)
Job Title: Fundraising Co-ordinator (Mosque & Community Outreach)
Department: Fundraising
Location: Manchester & Northwest · Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Fundraising Manager
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends as per required
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About GRF:
Global Rahmah Foundation (GRF) is a leading international humanitarian charity dedicated to alleviating poverty, delivering emergency aid, and empowering communities across the world. Our fundraising is powered by a network of mosques, community organisations, and individual donors who share our mission. Every pound raised goes toward life-changing work across multiple countries.
Job Summary:
The Fundraising Co-ordinator (Mosque & Community Outreach) is a field-based, relationship-driven role at the heart of GRF's mosque and community fundraising programme across Manchester and the Northwest.
You will be the face of GRF in mosques, madrasas, and local businesses — building relationships, booking and running collections, maintaining a live database, and expanding GRF's presence across the region. This is a role for someone who is organised, personable, self-motivated, and comfortable representing GRF in community settings. You will work directly under the Fundraising Manager and report on your activity, pipeline, and results on a weekly basis.
Key Responsibilities
Mosque Visits & Relationship Building
● Proactively visit mosques across your allocated area — introducing GRF, building relationships with imams and committee members, and establishing a regular presence.
● Pitch and secure Mosque collection bookings on behalf of GRF, following the agreed booking and approval process.
● Organise and lead mosque tours — coordinating with the Fundraising Manager and ensuring collections are staffed and run smoothly.
● Maintain ongoing relationships with mosque contacts, following up after each collection and nurturing long-term partnerships.
● Always represent GRF professionally and in line with GRF's values when visiting mosques and community settings.
Masjid Database Management
● Build and maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database of mosques across Manchester and the Northwest.
● Record key contact details, collection history, relationship status, and upcoming bookings for every mosque in your area.
● Keep the database accurate and current — updating it after every visit, call, or collection.
● Share database updates and pipeline information with the Fundraising Manager on a weekly basis.
Local Business Money Box Distribution
● Visit local businesses across your allocated area to introduce GRF's money box programme and secure placements.
● Build and maintain relationships with business owners, ensuring money boxes are placed, monitored, and collected on a regular schedule.
● Track all business placements in your database, including location, contact, date placed, and collection dates.
● Follow up with businesses consistently to maintain engagement and maximise collection amounts.
Madrasa Money Box Project
● Visit madrasas across your area to introduce GRF and the money box programme to teachers and administrators.
● Secure money box placements in madrasas and build relationships with key contacts.
● Coordinate collection schedules and ensure money boxes are emptied and replaced on a regular basis.
● Report on madrasa engagement, placements, and collections as part of your weekly update to the Fundraising Manager.
Reporting & Accountability
● Submit a weekly activity report covering mosques visited, collections booked, money boxes placed, database updates, and income collected.
● Attend weekly team meetings and 1-to-1 sessions with the Fundraising Manager.
● Work toward monthly and quarterly individual targets set by the Fundraising Manager.
● Communicate any issues, blockers, or opportunities to the Fundraising Manager promptly.
Skills & Competencies
● Confident, personable, and comfortable speaking to imams, mosque committee members, business owners, and madrasa staff.
● Highly organised with the ability to manage many relationships and contacts simultaneously.
● Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field without day-to-day supervision.
● Good written communication skills for weekly reporting and database management.
● Reliable, punctual, and professional always when representing GRF in the community.
● Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by mosque collection schedules.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
● Full UK driving licence — this is a field-based role and regular travel across Manchester and the NW is required.
Desirable:
● Existing knowledge of or connections within the Manchester Muslim community and mosque network.
● Previous experience in a field-based, community, or sales role.
● Familiarity with CRM tools or database management.
● Knowledge of Islamic community settings.
Why Join GRF
● Be part of a mission-driven, growing humanitarian organisation.
● A meaningful role with direct impact on GRF's ability to fund humanitarian work worldwide.
What We Offer:
● Competitive salary
● Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing support from the Fundraising Manager.
● A collaborative, motivated FR team with clear targets and regular team communication.
● Professional development and the opportunity to grow within GRF.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to the GRF HR team, outlining your experience and connection to the Manchester community. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.