DC Metro Community Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Sudanese American Physicians Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local travel covered

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sudanese American Physicians Association is seeking a Community Partnerships & Fundraising Officer for the DC metro area. You will build relationships, organize events and ensure funds reach SAPA’s medical and kitchen projects in Sudan and other regions.

You will lead Ramadan campaigns, host iftars, and coordinate with the communications team to maximize impact while growing a donor network across mosques, schools and community groups.

Qualifications

• At least two years of fundraising, community organizing or event experience with measurable results.
• DC metro area residency and US work authorization.
• Ability to run events end to end: budget, venue, volunteers, program, follow-up.
• Comfort asking for money in person and on stage.
• Strong networking within local Muslim communities.
• Experience with Ramadan fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Map institutions in your market and build relationships with mosques and community groups.
• Secure agreements to host SAPA appeals, collections and events.
• Host Ramadan iftar and coordinate donor engagement across institutions.
• Deliver 3–5 in-person events per year outside Ramadan.
• Coordinate with SAPA communications for promotion.
• Log donors and partners in Salesforce and ensure stewardship.
• Work with Donor Relations and Finance teams to report activity.

Skills

Fundraising

Event planning

Community outreach

Public speaking

Donor management

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sudanese American Physicians Association is seeking a Community Partnerships & Fundraising Officer for the DC metro area. You will build relationships, organize events and ensure funds reach SAPA’s medical and kitchen projects in Sudan and other regions.

You will lead Ramadan campaigns, host iftars, and coordinate with the communications team to maximize impact while growing a donor network across mosques, schools and community groups.