Fund Development Manager

The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fund Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising program. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for developing and executing a robust, sustainable strategy to increase philanthropic revenue, enhance donor engagement, and elevate IAR's presence in the community.

If you have a proven track record of managing successful annual campaigns, cultivating mid-level and major donors, and leading communications efforts for a growing non-profit, this is an opportunity to significantly impact the financial health and future of one of the Triangle's largest Islamic centers.

The position is a paid, full-time, in-person position requiring 40 hours per week.

Overall Objectives

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing the IAR’s fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger fundraising team for our organization. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns. The Fundraising Manager will focus on increasing and streamlining fundraising efforts, including but not limited to building donor contacts, improving current fundraising initiatives, and meeting or exceeding the IAR Strategic Plan financial initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

The Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and management of all Fund Development and communications functions.

1. Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation

• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual Fund Development plan to achieve specific revenue goals for general operations, special projects, and long-term endowments.
• Team Formation: Establish a fundraising team consisting of ambassadors and skilled individuals to support fundraising planning and execution.
• Annual Giving: Oversee and manage all annual fundraising campaigns (Ramadan, Zakat, Sadaqah, year-end appeals), optimizing appeals for maximum donor participation and revenue.
• Grant Management: Oversee grant acquisition and reporting.
• Endowment Support: Encourage new Endowment contributions
• Budget Management: Manage the Fund Development department budget, track all fundraising income and expenses, and provide regular, data-driven reports to the CEO and Finance Committee.

2. Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts

• Donor Portfolio Management: Identify, qualify, cultivate, and personally solicit a portfolio of mid-level and prospective major donors.
• Stewardship: Design and oversee a high-touch stewardship program to ensure long-term donor retention and upgrade. Maintain ongoing relationships with major private and corporate donors.
• Database Management: Maintain the integrity of donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect, Givecloud), ensuring accurate reporting, segmentation, and use for targeted communications. Oversee data entry and gift processing

3. Communications & Community Engagement

• Donor communications: Coordinate donor communications (recurring donations, follow-ups after pledges, and donor updates).
• Communications Strategy: Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to elevate IAR's mission, impact, and visibility across all channels (digital, print, media).
• Content Leadership: Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality fundraising collateral, impact reports, e-newsletters, and social media content.
• Event Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of all major fundraising and cultivation events, including dinners, open houses, and donor appreciation gatherings.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising, Fund Development, or external relations. Experience in a faith-based organization is a significant plus.

Revenue Generation: Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals across multiple channels (appeals, events, grants, major gifts).

Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience managing and leveraging a Donor CRM database (e.g., GiveCloud or comparable system).

Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization's mission to diverse audiences.

Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to transition from strategic planning to tactical execution.

Desired Attributes

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Mission Alignment: A deep commitment to the mission and values of IAR and a strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic principles related to charity (Zakat, Sadaqah).

Management: Experience managing staff, volunteers, or vendors.