Development Coordinator (Remote — Massachusetts Region)

Islamic Relief USA, the United States' leading Muslim humanitarian organization, is seeking a Development Coordinator to serve the Massachusetts region as part of its nationwide Fund Development team.

This full-time remote position is externally focused and combines donor prospecting, relationship management, and face-to-face fundraising in a sales-like model.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivating and directly soliciting donations from individuals, groups, and organizations


• Identifying and approaching companies for matching gift programs and developing business relationships for event sponsorships


• Planning, organizing, and facilitating fundraising activities including gala dinners, mosque appeals, and emergency campaigns


• Recruiting and coordinating local volunteers


• Delivering presentations to diverse audiences including mosques, community organizations, and businesses to build awareness and drive contributions


• Preparing reports and projections on fundraising activity for management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree


• US work authorization


• Excellent communication and public speaking skills


• Ability to work effectively with grassroots organizations and volunteers


• Strong organizational and time management capabilities


• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Own transportation (required for 75%+ domestic travel within and beyond Massachusetts)


• Existing network within Massachusetts's Muslim community (ideal)

This role offers the opportunity to leverage your community network in a mission-driven fundraising capacity, with occasional international travel opportunities.