Development Coordinator (Remote — Massachusetts Region)

Islamic Relief USA; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief USA is seeking a Development Coordinator to serve the Massachusetts region as part of its nationwide Fund Development team. This full-time remote role combines donor prospecting, relationship building, and face-to-face fundraising in a sales-like model.

You will cultivate donations, engage businesses for matching gifts, organize fundraising events, recruit volunteers, and present to diverse audiences to grow contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• US work authorization.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work with grassroots organizations and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating and directly soliciting donations from individuals, groups, and organizations
• Identifying and approaching companies for matching gift programs and event sponsorships
• Planning, organizing, and facilitating fundraising activities including galas, mosque appeals, and emergency campaigns
• Recruiting and coordinating local volunteers
• Delivering presentations to mosques, community organizations, and businesses to build awareness and drive contributions
• Preparing reports and projections on fundraising activity for management

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Organization

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Islamic Relief USA, the United States' leading Muslim humanitarian organization, is seeking a Development Coordinator to serve the Massachusetts region as part of its nationwide Fund Development team.

This full-time remote position is externally focused and combines donor prospecting, relationship management, and face-to-face fundraising in a sales-like model.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivating and directly soliciting donations from individuals, groups, and organizations


• Identifying and approaching companies for matching gift programs and developing business relationships for event sponsorships


• Planning, organizing, and facilitating fundraising activities including gala dinners, mosque appeals, and emergency campaigns


• Recruiting and coordinating local volunteers


• Delivering presentations to diverse audiences including mosques, community organizations, and businesses to build awareness and drive contributions


• Preparing reports and projections on fundraising activity for management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree


• US work authorization


• Excellent communication and public speaking skills


• Ability to work effectively with grassroots organizations and volunteers


• Strong organizational and time management capabilities


• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Own transportation (required for 75%+ domestic travel within and beyond Massachusetts)


• Existing network within Massachusetts's Muslim community (ideal)

This role offers the opportunity to leverage your community network in a mission-driven fundraising capacity, with occasional international travel opportunities.