Islamic Association of Raleigh
Fund Development & Communications Manager
Islamic Association of Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Fund Development & Communications Manager
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Fund Development & Communications Manager
role at the Islamic Association of Raleigh.
Location:
Raleigh area in North Carolina
The position is paid, full-time, in-person, requiring 40 hours per week.
About The Islamic Association Of Raleigh (IAR) The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is an Islamic center serving as a mosque, school, and a gathering place for the Muslim community in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The IAR is the largest mosque in the Carolinas and among the oldest in the area, hosting over three thousand congregants every Friday.
Overall Objectives The Fund Development Manager is responsible for developing the IAR’s fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger fundraising team for our organization. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns. The Fundraising Manager will focus on increasing and streamlining fundraising efforts, including but not limited to building donor contacts, improving current fundraising initiatives, and meeting or exceeding the IAR Strategic Plan financial initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation: develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual Fund Development plan to achieve specific revenue goals for general operations, special projects, and long-term endowments.
Team Formation: establish a fundraising team consisting of ambassadors and skilled individuals to support fundraising planning and execution.
Annual Giving: oversee and manage all annual fundraising campaigns (Ramadan, Zakat, Sadaqah, year-end appeals), optimizing appeals for maximum donor participation and revenue.
Grant Management: oversee grant acquisition and reporting.
Endowment Support: encourage new Endowment contributions.
Budget Management: manage the Fund Development department budget, track all fundraising income and expenses, and provide regular, data-driven reports to the CEO and Finance Committee.
Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts: identify, qualify, cultivate, and personally solicit a portfolio of mid-level and prospective major donors.
Stewardship: design and oversee a high-touch stewardship program to ensure long-term donor retention and upgrade; maintain ongoing relationships with major private and corporate donors.
Database Management: maintain the integrity of donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect, Givecloud), ensuring accurate reporting, segmentation, and use for targeted communications; oversee data entry and gift processing.
Communications & Community Engagement: coordinate donor communications (recurring donations, follow-ups after pledges, and donor updates) and develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to elevate IAR’s mission, impact, and visibility across all channels (digital, print, media).
Content Leadership: oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality fundraising collateral, impact reports, e-newsletters, and social media content.
Event Leadership: lead the planning and execution of all major fundraising and cultivation events, including dinners, open houses, and donor appreciation gatherings.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising, Fund Development, or external relations. Experience in a faith-based organization is a significant plus.
Revenue Generation:
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals across multiple channels (appeals, events, grants, major gifts).
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience managing and leveraging a Donor CRM database (e.g., GiveCloud or comparable system).
Communication:
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization’s mission to diverse audiences.
Strategic Thinking:
Proven ability to transition from strategic planning to tactical execution.
Desired Attributes
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Mission Alignment:
Deep commitment to the mission and values of IAR and a strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic principles related to charity (Zakat, Sadaqah).
Management:
Experience managing staff, volunteers, or vendors.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
The employee will be an exempt salaried employee. IAR Personnel Policy governs work conditions and benefits. All staff members are on probation for the first 90 days and are reviewed annually.
To Apply Please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your approach to strategic fundraising with examples of your completed projects, and your salary expectations to
jobs@islam1.org .
Application Deadline:
Rolling until filled.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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Fund Development & Communications Manager
role at the Islamic Association of Raleigh.
Location:
Raleigh area in North Carolina
The position is paid, full-time, in-person, requiring 40 hours per week.
About The Islamic Association Of Raleigh (IAR) The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is an Islamic center serving as a mosque, school, and a gathering place for the Muslim community in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The IAR is the largest mosque in the Carolinas and among the oldest in the area, hosting over three thousand congregants every Friday.
Overall Objectives The Fund Development Manager is responsible for developing the IAR’s fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger fundraising team for our organization. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns. The Fundraising Manager will focus on increasing and streamlining fundraising efforts, including but not limited to building donor contacts, improving current fundraising initiatives, and meeting or exceeding the IAR Strategic Plan financial initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation: develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual Fund Development plan to achieve specific revenue goals for general operations, special projects, and long-term endowments.
Team Formation: establish a fundraising team consisting of ambassadors and skilled individuals to support fundraising planning and execution.
Annual Giving: oversee and manage all annual fundraising campaigns (Ramadan, Zakat, Sadaqah, year-end appeals), optimizing appeals for maximum donor participation and revenue.
Grant Management: oversee grant acquisition and reporting.
Endowment Support: encourage new Endowment contributions.
Budget Management: manage the Fund Development department budget, track all fundraising income and expenses, and provide regular, data-driven reports to the CEO and Finance Committee.
Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts: identify, qualify, cultivate, and personally solicit a portfolio of mid-level and prospective major donors.
Stewardship: design and oversee a high-touch stewardship program to ensure long-term donor retention and upgrade; maintain ongoing relationships with major private and corporate donors.
Database Management: maintain the integrity of donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect, Givecloud), ensuring accurate reporting, segmentation, and use for targeted communications; oversee data entry and gift processing.
Communications & Community Engagement: coordinate donor communications (recurring donations, follow-ups after pledges, and donor updates) and develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to elevate IAR’s mission, impact, and visibility across all channels (digital, print, media).
Content Leadership: oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality fundraising collateral, impact reports, e-newsletters, and social media content.
Event Leadership: lead the planning and execution of all major fundraising and cultivation events, including dinners, open houses, and donor appreciation gatherings.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising, Fund Development, or external relations. Experience in a faith-based organization is a significant plus.
Revenue Generation:
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals across multiple channels (appeals, events, grants, major gifts).
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience managing and leveraging a Donor CRM database (e.g., GiveCloud or comparable system).
Communication:
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization’s mission to diverse audiences.
Strategic Thinking:
Proven ability to transition from strategic planning to tactical execution.
Desired Attributes
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Mission Alignment:
Deep commitment to the mission and values of IAR and a strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic principles related to charity (Zakat, Sadaqah).
Management:
Experience managing staff, volunteers, or vendors.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
The employee will be an exempt salaried employee. IAR Personnel Policy governs work conditions and benefits. All staff members are on probation for the first 90 days and are reviewed annually.
To Apply Please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your approach to strategic fundraising with examples of your completed projects, and your salary expectations to
jobs@islam1.org .
Application Deadline:
Rolling until filled.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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