Development and Fundraising Manager

Job Description

Development & Fundraising Manager

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Organization: Asiyah Women’s Center

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Location: Brooklyn, NY | In-Person

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Employment Type: Full-Time

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Reports To: Executive Director

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About Asiyah Women’s Center

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Asiyah Women’s Center (AWC) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter, housing assistance, and comprehensive support services to women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and displacement. Since 2018, Asiyah has supported thousands of women and families through emergency housing, case management, legal advocacy, mental health services, economic empowerment, and immigrant and refugee assistance.

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Our work primarily serves immigrant, refugee, Muslim, and historically underserved communities, with a commitment to ensuring that women and families experiencing crisis have access to safety, dignity, and opportunities for long-term stability. Asiyah is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are seeking a motivated, creative, and relationship-oriented fundraising professional to expand our philanthropic reach, strengthen our donor network, and build meaningful community partnerships.

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Position Overview

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Asiyah Women’s Center is seeking a  Development & Fundraising Manager to manage and execute fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, write grant proposals, coordinate government funding requirements, and build partnerships with individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

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The position will also support Asiyah's annual Ramadan fundraising initiatives, including building relationships with mosques, university Muslim Student Associations (MSAs), women's organizations, influencers, content creators, and community leaders. Responsibilities will include arranging meetings, developing collaborative fundraising opportunities, and securing commitments from individuals and organizations to support Asiyah's campaigns. Prior Ramadan fundraising experience is welcomed but not required.

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The Development & Fundraising Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and collaborate with our programs, finance, and communications teams to grow and diversify Asiyah's funding.

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Key Responsibilities

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Individual Giving & Donor Relations

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• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, including major donors and high-net-worth supporters.
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• Conduct personalized donor outreach, coordinate meetings, and develop meaningful giving opportunities.
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• Solicit financial contributions and support the growth of recurring and major gifts.
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• Organize donor cultivation events, intimate gatherings, and relationship-building opportunities.
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• Manage donor acknowledgments, personalized correspondence, impact updates, and ongoing stewardship.
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• Maintain accurate donor records and track donor engagement, contributions, and follow-up activities.
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Community Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships

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• Develop and execute creative fundraising campaigns, including birthday fundraisers, giving circles, peer-to-peer initiatives, and community-led events.
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• Build relationships with community organizations, women's rights groups, universities, student associations, businesses, and nonprofit institutions.
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• Secure commitments from partner organizations to host fundraisers, sponsor programs, or raise funds on Asiyah's behalf.
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• Plan and coordinate fundraising dinners, community gatherings, and donor engagement events.
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• Develop collaborative fundraising opportunities with mosques, MSAs, faith-based institutions, and community groups.
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• Identify and meet with influencers, content creators, community leaders, and public figures to establish fundraising partnerships, particularly during Ramadan.
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• Coordinate influencer outreach, cultivation meetings, and collaborative fundraising initiatives to expand Asiyah's reach and engage new donors.
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• Secure commitments from influencers and community ambassadors to promote campaigns, host fundraising events, and mobilize donations through their platforms and networks.
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• Support seasonal campaigns, including Ramadan, Giving Tuesday, year-end giving, and emergency fundraising appeals.
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• Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising materials, donor appeals, and digital campaigns.
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Ramadan Fundraising & Campaign Coordination

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• Support the planning and execution of Asiyah's annual Ramadan fundraising campaign.
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• Develop outreach plans to engage mosques, university MSAs, women's organizations, influencers, and community partners.
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• Arrange meetings with prospective Ramadan fundraising partners and coordinate follow-up communications.
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• Secure commitments from organizations and individuals to host fundraising initiatives, promote campaigns, or dedicate charitable contributions to Asiyah.
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• Coordinate fundraising opportunities through community iftars, mosque collections, fundraising dinners, and online campaigns.
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• Collaborate with the communications team to develop Ramadan campaign messaging, promotional materials, and digital outreach.
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• Track fundraising commitments, partner participation, and campaign results.
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• Maintain relationships with Ramadan supporters and identify opportunities for continued giving throughout the year.
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Grant Writing & Institutional Funding

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• Research and identify foundation, corporate, and institutional grant opportunities aligned with Asiyah's mission.
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• Independently draft and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, renewal applications, and funding requests.
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• Develop compelling funding narratives that communicate Asiyah's programs, outcomes, and community impact.
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• Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation representatives and institutional funders.
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• Maintain an organized grant calendar and track application deadlines, awards, renewals, and reporting requirements.
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• Coordinate with program and finance staff to prepare grant budgets, supporting documentation, and program reports.
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• Identify opportunities to secure new and multi-year institutional funding.
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Government Grant Coordination

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• Support the administration of existing city, state, and federal government grants.
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• Track government funding requirements, reporting deadlines, grant deliverables, and renewals.
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• Coordinate with Finance and Programs to compile documentation, prepare narratives, and support reimbursement submissions.
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• Assist with government funding applications, progress reports, and funder correspondence.
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• Maintain organized grant files and communicate with external grant consultants and funding partners as needed.
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• Help ensure grant-related reporting and submissions are completed accurately and on time.
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Corporate Giving & Development Operations

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• Identify prospective corporate sponsors and develop new fundraising partnerships.
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• Coordinate corporate giving campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, workplace giving, and matching gifts.
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• Maintain donor databases, fundraising trackers, and partnership pipelines.
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• Monitor fundraising performance and prepare regular development updates for the Executive Director.
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• Support annual fundraising planning and identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement and revenue generation.
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• Develop efficient systems for donor stewardship, fundraising outreach, and campaign follow-up.
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Required Qualifications

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• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, or a related field.
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• Demonstrated experience executing fundraising campaigns, cultivating donors, or securing financial contributions.
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• Strong grant writing skills and experience preparing funding proposals.
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• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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• Confidence conducting outreach, developing partnerships, and making fundraising requests.
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• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
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• Experience coordinating fundraising events, campaigns, or community engagement initiatives.
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• Ability to take initiative and manage projects from planning through completion.
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• Commitment to Asiyah Women's Center's mission and the communities we serve.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience cultivating major donors and securing significant individual gifts.
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• Experience coordinating federal, state, or municipal government grants.
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• Familiarity with foundation fundraising and institutional grant reporting.
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• Experience organizing peer-to-peer campaigns, community giving initiatives, or fundraising events.
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• Experience building partnerships with influencers, content creators, or community ambassadors.
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• Experience with donor management systems and online fundraising platforms.
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• Knowledge of New York City's nonprofit and philanthropic landscape.
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Who We're Looking For

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We are looking for someone who is:

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A natural relationship builder: You enjoy meeting new people, engaging prospective donors, and developing meaningful, long-term relationships.

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Creative and entrepreneurial: You recognize fundraising opportunities in everyday connections, personal milestones, community gatherings, and organizational partnerships.

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Proactive and comfortable making the ask: You are confident approaching individuals and organizations to secure donations, sponsorships, and fundraising commitments.

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A strong executor: You are comfortable managing the details of fundraising campaigns, writing proposals, coordinating outreach, and following through from beginning to end.

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An excellent communicator: You can translate Asiyah's mission and impact into compelling fundraising narratives, donor communications, and grant proposals.

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Highly organized and dependable: You can balance multiple campaigns, relationships, and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.

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Mission-driven: You are passionate about supporting women, children, immigrants, refugees, and families facing crisis.

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Compensation

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Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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This is a full-time, in-person position based in Brooklyn, New York. Occasional evening or weekend participation may be required for fundraising events, donor gatherings, and community activities, particularly during major fundraising campaigns.

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