Development Coordinator (Los Angeles/Valley, CA)

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA in Los Angeles seeks a Development Coordinator to build donor and community relationships, organize fundraising activities, and represent the organization at events. You will manage an assigned portfolio, coordinate with regional staff, and report to the Regional Community Fund Development Manager.

The role requires travel, strong communication skills, and the ability to work evenings/weekends during campaigns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Experience with grassroots organizations or community engagement.
• Familiarity with the local Muslim community and leaders.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 60%, with potential international trips.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace; Salesforce/ClickUp experience preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive donor and community relationships.
• Strengthen existing masajid and community ties and build new ones.
• Conduct outreach visits and represent IDEA at events.
• Plan and support regional fundraising activities with staff and volunteers.
• Respond to inquiries about campaigns, programs, and engagement opportunities.
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Prepare reports and plans for the Regional Community Fund Development Manager.
• Research local communities and opportunities to support strategies.
• Pursue ongoing training and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Community outreach

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

ClickUp

Job description

Job Title: Development Coordinator
Status: Full-time
Location: Los Angeles/Valley, CA
Division: Fund Development

Role Overview

The Development Coordinator builds and maintains masjid, business, donor, and community relationships that advance IDEA’s 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 Regional 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

• Bachelor’s degree, required.

• Experienced in working with grassroots organizations, community engagement, or a related field.

• 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.

• Must be available to travel at least 60% of the time domestically, with possible international travel.

• 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 IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America), 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.