Strategic Development & Fundraising Lead

Institute of Knowledge; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Knowledge (IOK) in Southern California seeks a strategic Head of Development & Communications to lead fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and outreach across IOK, IOK CHESS, and IOK WAQF. This full-time role reports to the President and shapes initiatives for growth and community impact.

The ideal candidate brings nonprofit fundraising and communications experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to education, faith-based community service, and inter-organizational

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate major donors.
• Experience in team management, grant writing, and digital marketing preferred.
• Commitment to the educational, religious, and community mission of IOK and its affiliated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns, major donor cultivation, grant development, sponsorships, and endowment growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, philanthropic partners, and community organizations.
• Oversee marketing, branding, social media, publications, and organizational communications.
• Lead outreach initiatives and develop strategic institutional and community partnerships.
• Establish annual development and communications plans, goals, and performance measures.
• Build and oversee the staff, resources, and systems necessary to execute these functions across all three organizations.

Skills

Fundraising

Development

Marketing

Communications

Donor relations

Job description

Institute of Knowledge (IOK) in Southern California seeks a strategic Head of Development & Communications to lead fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and outreach across IOK, IOK CHESS, and IOK WAQF. This full-time role reports to the President and shapes initiatives for growth and community impact.

The ideal candidate brings nonprofit fundraising and communications experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to education, faith-based community service, and inter-organizational