Fund Development Manager

Islamic Association of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) seeks a seasoned Fund Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising program. This full-time, in-person role in Raleigh focuses on increasing philanthropic revenue, donor engagement, and community presence, with responsibility for annual campaigns, major gifts, grants, endowments, and strategic donor communications.

The position requires 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to advance IAR’s mission

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding annual fundraising goals across channels.
• Advanced proficiency with a donor CRM and data-driven donor communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to tell the organization’s story.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual Fund Development plan to meet revenue goals.
• Lead annual giving campaigns (Ramadan, Zakat, Sadaqah, year-end) and donor stewardship.
• Cultivate mid-level and major donors; manage donor portfolio and solicit gifts.
• Oversee grant management, endowment support, and budget for the Fund Development department.
• Coordinate communications strategy and donor communications across channels.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Nonprofit fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor CRM (GiveCloud or comparable)

Job description

Location: Raleigh area in North Carolina

The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fund Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising program. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for developing and executing a robust, sustainable strategy to increase philanthropic revenue, enhance donor engagement, and elevate IAR's presence in the community.

If you have a proven track record of managing successful annual campaigns, cultivating mid-level and major donors, and leading communications efforts for a growing non-profit, this is an opportunity to significantly impact the financial health and future of one of the Triangle’s largest Islamic centers. The position is paid, full-time, in-person, requiring 40 hours per week.

About The Islamic Association Of Raleigh (IAR)

The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is an Islamic center serving as a mosque, school, and a gathering place for the Muslim community in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina.

The IAR is the largest mosque in the Carolinas and among the oldest in the area, hosting over three thousand congregants every Friday.

Overall Objectives

The Fund Development Manager is responsible for developing the IAR's fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger fundraising team for our organization.

This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns.

The Fundraising Manager will focus on increasing and streamlining fundraising efforts, including but not limited to building donor contacts, improving current fundraising initiatives, and meeting or exceeding the IAR Strategic Plan financial initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual Fund Development plan to achieve specific revenue goals for general operations, special projects, and long-term endowments.
• Team Formation: Establish a fundraising team consisting of ambassadors and skilled individuals to support fundraising planning and execution.
• Annual Giving: Oversee and manage all annual fundraising campaigns (Ramadan, Zakat, Sadaqah, year-end appeals), optimizing appeals for maximum donor participation and revenue.
• Grant Management: Oversee grant acquisition and reporting.
• Endowment Support: Encourage new Endowment contributions
• Budget Management: Manage the Fund Development department budget, track all fundraising income and expenses, and provide regular, data-driven reports to the CEO and Finance Committee.
• Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts
• Donor Portfolio Management: Identify, qualify, cultivate, and personally solicit a portfolio of mid-level and prospective major donors.
• Stewardship: Design and oversee a high-touch stewardship program to ensure long-term donor retention and upgrade. Maintain ongoing relationships with major private and corporate donors.
• Database Management: Maintain the integrity of donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect, Givecloud), ensuring accurate reporting, segmentation, and use for targeted communications. Oversee data entry and gift processing
• Communications & Community Engagement
• Donor communications: Coordinate donor communications (recurring donations, follow-ups after pledges, and donor updates).
• Communications Strategy: Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to elevate IAR's mission, impact, and visibility across all channels (digital, print, media).
• Content Leadership: Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality fundraising collateral, impact reports, e-newsletters, and social media content.
• Event Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of all major fundraising and cultivation events, including dinners, open houses, and donor appreciation gatherings.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising, Fund Development, or external relations. Experience in a faith-based organization is a significant plus.

Revenue Generation: Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals across multiple channels (appeals, events, grants, major gifts).

Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience managing and leveraging a Donor CRM database (e.g., GiveCloud or comparable system).

Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization's mission to diverse audiences.

Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to transition from strategic planning to tactical execution.

Desired Attributes

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Mission Alignment: A deep commitment to the mission and values of IAR and a strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic principles related to charity (Zakat, Sadaqah).

Management: Experience managing staff, volunteers, or vendors.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The employee will be an exempt salaried employee. IAR Personnel Policy governs work conditions and benefits. All staff members are on probation for the first 90 days and are reviewed annually.