Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Fundraising

Islamic Relief USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Islamic Relief USA is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator in Austin, TX to identify, cultivate, and steward major and minor gifts. The role focuses on growing donor relationships and aligning donors' philanthropic interests with IRUSA's mission.

The incumbent will prospect the community, arrange fundraising events, deliver donor presentations, and report to the Regional Manager while upholding IRUSA values. Travel up to 75% domestically is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experienced in working with grass-roots organizations and volunteers.
• Proven ability to interact effectively and communicate well.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Energetic with the ability to multitask.
• Experience in fundraising preferred.
• Must be available to travel at least 75% of the time domestically with occasional international travel.
• Exceptional public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong willingness to initiate deadlines and time frames for assignments, and to follow up on all delegated activities.
• Strong record-keeping skills and basic writing skills.
• Desire to work for a humanitarian cause.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have own means of transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive relations with donors, volunteers, organizations and the general public in the region.
• Cultivates and solicits donations from individuals, groups and organizations.
• Plans, organizes and facilitates fundraising activities (events, dinners, concerts, etc.)
• Responds to donor inquiries with accurate and timely information: secure donations from donors and provide them with relevant information.
• Engages with volunteers to organize and coordinate fundraising activities, as appropriate.
• Schedules and delivers presentations to audiences of diverse backgrounds.
• Prepares and submits plans, projections and reports to the Regional Manager.
• Continues to improve job-related skills through training, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Grass-roots fundraising

Volunteer coordination

Public speaking

Multitasking

Communication

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Islamic Relief USA is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator in Austin, TX to identify, cultivate, and steward major and minor gifts. The role focuses on growing donor relationships and aligning donors' philanthropic interests with IRUSA's mission.

The incumbent will prospect the community, arrange fundraising events, deliver donor presentations, and report to the Regional Manager while upholding IRUSA values. Travel up to 75% domestically is required.