Regional Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Part-time Development Coordinator to build donor and community relationships that advance our fundraising mission. You will report to the Regional Manager and help manage an assigned portfolio, coordinate events, and support campaigns.

The role requires strong communication, exceptional organization, travel up to 60% within the region, and availability for evenings and weekends during events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Fundraising experience required.
• Experience with grassroots or community engagement.
• Familiarity with the local Muslim community.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, masajid, businesses, community institutions, volunteers, and the public in the assigned area.
• Strengthen relationships with existing masajid and develop new ones.
• Conduct outreach visits and represent IDEA at community events and programs.
• Plan, organize, host, and support regional fundraising activities and events.
• Respond to donor and community inquiries with accurate information about IDEA’s campaigns.
• Schedule and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Prepare plans, projections, and reports to the Regional Community Fund Development Manager.
• Research local communities and prospects to support fundraising strategies.
• Continue to strengthen job-related knowledge through training and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community engagement

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public speaking

Relationship building

Organization

Project management

Time management

Multitasking

Written communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Evenings/weekends

Transportation

Work authorization

Tools

Salesforce

ClickUp

Google Workspace

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Part-time Development Coordinator to build donor and community relationships that advance our fundraising mission. You will report to the Regional Manager and help manage an assigned portfolio, coordinate events, and support campaigns.

The role requires strong communication, exceptional organization, travel up to 60% within the region, and availability for evenings and weekends during events and campaigns.