Development Coordinator

Islamic Development & Empowerm; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA) invites a Development Coordinator to build and sustain relationships with donors, masajid, businesses, and community partners across its area. You will coordinate campaigns, events, and outreach while collaborating with regional staff and volunteers to expand IDEA's regional presence.

The role requires travel, strong fundraising experience, and the ability to engage diverse communities in a faith-inspired setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with grassroots organizations or community engagement.
• Must travel as needed to support organizational activities.
• Familiarity with local Muslim community and leaders.
• Strong organizational, project-management, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent oral communication and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written communication and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with competing priorities.
• Fundraising experience is required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, masajid, businesses, and community groups.
• Strengthen existing masajid relationships and build new ones.
• Conduct outreach visits and represent IDEA at events and programs.
• Plan and support regional fundraising activities with the team.
• Respond to donor inquiries with accurate information about campaigns and opportunities.
• Schedule and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Prepare plans, projections, and reports for the Community Fund Development Manager.
• Research local communities and opportunities to support fundraising strategies.
• Continue professional development through training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Community engagement

Public speaking

Project management

Time management

Relationship building

Event coordination

Communication

Travel coordination

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

ClickUp

Job description

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator builds and maintains masjid, business, donor, and community relationships that advance Islamic Development & Empowerment in America's (IDEA) mission and Fund Development goals. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Development Coordinator manages an assigned portfolio, secures fundraising and outreach opportunities, supports regional events and campaigns, and represents IDEA throughout the assigned area. The role works closely with regional staff, volunteers, community partners, and cross-functional departments to strengthen donor engagement and expand IDEA's regional presence. The candidate must show commitment to IDEA's faith-inspired values and principles, as well as the vision and mission of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, masajid, businesses, community institutions, volunteers, and the general public throughout the assigned area.
• Strengthen relationships with existing masajid and identify opportunities to establish relationships with new masajid and communities.
• Conduct outreach visits and represent IDEA at community events and program engagements as assigned.
• Plan, organize, host, and support regional fundraising activities and events in coordination with the Regional Manager, Event Coordinator, other appropriate staff, and volunteers.
• Respond to donor and community inquiries with accurate and timely information about IDEA's campaigns, programs, and opportunities for engagement.
• Schedules and delivers presentations to audiences of diverse backgrounds.
• Prepares and submits plans, projections, and reports to the Community Fund Development Manager.
• Researches local communities, prospects, and emerging opportunities to support regional fundraising and development strategies.
• Continue to strengthen job-related knowledge and skills through required training, workshops, readings, and professional-development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Experienced in working with grassroots organizations, community engagement, or a related field.
• This position requires travel as needed to support organizational activities.
• Familiarity with the local Muslim community and community leaders.
• Strong organizational, project-management, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent oral communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong record keeping and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in fundraising a must.
• This position requires travel as needed to support organizational activities.
• Desire to work for a humanitarian cause.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with Salesforce, ClickUp, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during events and campaigns.
• Must have their own means of transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

At Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA), we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IDEA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Integrity, Service, Resilience, Social Innovation, and Collaboration. In accordance with these values, IDEA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.