Chicago Muslim Community Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Sudanese American Physicians Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudanese American Physicians Association in Chicago seeks a Community Partnerships & Fundraising Officer to lead the Chicago metro fundraising program and cultivate relationships with mosques, Islamic centers, MSAs, and Sudanese community groups.

You will organize Ramadan fundraisers, events, and donor activities, ensuring gifts reach SAPA’s wards and kitchens. You’ll collaborate with SAPA’s Global Communications & Fundraising team to grow the program and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of fundraising or event planning experience.
• Experience building community relationships in Chicago’s Muslim communities.
• Ability to manage events end-to-end: budget, venue, volunteers, program, follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Map mosques, Islamic centers, MSAs, and community organizations in your market.
• Build relationships with imams, boards, and leaders; secure hosting of SAPA events and appeals.
• Host Ramadan iftar events and coordinate fundraisers across institutions.
• Deliver 3–5 in-person events per year outside Ramadan; own budgets and promos.
• Log donors and partners in Salesforce; coordinate with Donor Relations and Finance.

Skills

Fundraising

Community organizing

Event planning

Job description

Sudanese American Physicians Association in Chicago seeks a Community Partnerships & Fundraising Officer to lead the Chicago metro fundraising program and cultivate relationships with mosques, Islamic centers, MSAs, and Sudanese community groups.

You will organize Ramadan fundraisers, events, and donor activities, ensuring gifts reach SAPA’s wards and kitchens. You’ll collaborate with SAPA’s Global Communications & Fundraising team to grow the program and impact.