Regional Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator

Islamic Development & Empowerm; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) is seeking a Development Coordinator to build donor and community relationships across the Detroit region. You will advance fundraising campaigns and support regional events, reporting to the Regional Manager.

The role requires travel, strong communication skills, and experience in fundraising, with a commitment to IDEA's faith-inspired values and mission.

Qualifications

• Experienced in grassroots community engagement or related field.
• Familiarity with 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 with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in fundraising is required.
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 60% of the time (and possibly internationally).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with Salesforce/ClickUp or similar platforms preferred.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and during events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, masajid, businesses, and community institutions.
• Strengthen relationships with existing masajid and identify new opportunities.
• Conduct outreach visits and represent IDEA at community events and program engagements.
• Plan, organize, host, and support regional fundraising activities and events.
• Respond to donor inquiries with accurate information about IDEA campaigns and opportunities.
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Prepare plans, projections, and reports to the Regional Community Fund Development Manager.
• Research local communities and opportunities to support fundraising strategies.
• Continue professional development through required trainings and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor relationship building

Public speaking

Event planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising

Travel readiness

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

ClickUp

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) is seeking a Development Coordinator to build donor and community relationships across the Detroit region. You will advance fundraising campaigns and support regional events, reporting to the Regional Manager.

The role requires travel, strong communication skills, and experience in fundraising, with a commitment to IDEA's faith-inspired values and mission.