Houston Community Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Sudanese American Physicians Association; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudanese American Physicians Association in Houston seeks a dedicated fundraiser and community organizer to build partnerships, host Ramadan events and expand donor networks across mosques, Islamic centers and community groups.

You will manage end-to-end events, log donors in Salesforce, and work with the Communications & Fundraising team to raise support for Sudan, Chad, and Uganda.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of fundraising, community organizing, or event experience with measurable results.
• Ability to run events end to end: budget, venue, volunteers, and follow-up.
• Comfort asking for donations in person and on stage.
• Strong record-keeping; experience using Salesforce.
• Residence in the Greater Houston area and U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Map and engage mosques, centers, and community organizations to host SAPA appeals and events.
• Build relationships with imams, boards, and community leaders to secure partnerships.
• Host a major SAPA iftar each Ramadan and run collections in other institutions.
• Deliver 3–5 in-person events per year outside Ramadan.
• Coordinate speaker and influencer network and manage donor follow‑through.

Skills

Fundraising

Community organizing

Event planning

Public speaking

Donor relations

Relationship building

Education

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sudanese American Physicians Association in Houston seeks a dedicated fundraiser and community organizer to build partnerships, host Ramadan events and expand donor networks across mosques, Islamic centers and community groups.

You will manage end-to-end events, log donors in Salesforce, and work with the Communications & Fundraising team to raise support for Sudan, Chad, and Uganda.