Regional Fundraising and Community Development Coordinator

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) is seeking a Development Coordinator in the Houston area to build donor and community relationships, support fundraising campaigns, and assist regional events. The role reports to the Regional Manager and requires travel up to 60% domestically, with evening or weekend commitments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in fundraising a must.
• Must be available to travel at least 60% of the time domestically, with possible international travel.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Relationship building

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

ClickUp

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) is seeking a Development Coordinator in the Houston area to build donor and community relationships, support fundraising campaigns, and assist regional events. The role reports to the Regional Manager and requires travel up to 60% domestically, with evening or weekend commitments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities and