Senior Manager Resource Mobilization
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization and registered charity. AKFC partners with communities, businesses, and governments to find innovative, lasting solutions to promote inclusive development. Working in Africa and Asia, the Foundation invests in local institutions and systems that anchor progress over the long term. In Canada, AKFC mobilizes funding and expertise, and promotes awareness of global issues. AKFC is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s most comprehensive development organizations. Since 1980, AKFC has helped millions unlock their own potential to build a better life.
AKFC has a multi-faceted and dynamic Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization (PERM) team. It is made up of highly motivated professionals, whose responsibilities include: the development and execution of public engagement initiatives; the mobilization of financial resources from Canadian individuals and corporations; the management of corporate communications; collaboration with the AKDN and its agencies; volunteer engagement; and the stewarding of relationships with government partners and other institutions.
Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization, the Senior Manager, Resource Mobilization will lead the next chapter in the evolution of our efforts to mobilize Canadians to support Global Development through volunteerism, fundraising and direct donations.
This includes oversight of our signature program and brand identity, the World Partnership Walk (WPW), now celebrating its 40th year and holding the distinction of being Canada’s largest public movement in support of global development and raising over $140M towards over 180 initiatives, in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia, and our World Partnership Golf (WPG) program now in its 25th year, with tournaments taking place in 7 cities across the country.
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Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications should be submitted via email to akfc.hr@akdn.org indicating “Senior Manager Resource Mobilization” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an
interview and asked to complete a written assignment.
Deadline for submissions: 12 May, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
AKFC is committed to advancing gender equality and inclusion through our programming and operations in Canada and overseas. AKFC requires all employees to review and abide by the AKFC Gender Equality Policy.
AKFC recognizes the importance of safeguarding and is committed to ensuring it manages a wide range of risks such that beneficiaries, staff, other associates and the organization as a whole are kept safe from harm.
AKFC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.