Head of Nonprofit Development

Hybrid - Fairfax, VA (3 days on‑site)

DEPARTMENT: Development

About Muslim Aid USA

Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) is a faith‑based American international charity that provides vital support to communities affected by natural disasters, conflict, and chronic poverty. Rooted in the Islamic values of compassion, justice, and human dignity, MAUSA serves all people regardless of faith.

Reporting to the COO, the Development Manager is responsible for executing and growing Muslim Aid USA’s development team across community giving, major gifts, donor stewardship, and corporate outreach. This hands‑on role with meaningful ownership includes running the day‑to‑day fundraising operation, managing regional coordinators and donor‑relations staff, and ensuring donors are well‑served at every stage.

The ideal candidate is an organized and relationship‑driven fundraiser who can run a campaign, steward a major donor, coach a community coordinator, and pull a Salesforce report with equal comfort. Faith‑based fluency and community credibility in Muslim spaces are important assets for this role.

The Development Manager models compassion, integrity, accountability, and service; upholds Islamic philanthropic principles and ethical stewardship; Implement and manage MAUSA’s annual fundraising plan across community giving, major gifts, events, corporate outreach, and seasonal appeals.

Manage the full donor stewardship cycle—acknowledgments, impact updates, renewal outreach, and personalized engagement for recurring and major donors.

Coordinate with Digital Marketing to align online appeals, landing pages, and email journeys with campaign calendars.

Support identification and pursuit of institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and matching‑gift opportunities.

Use Salesforce to segment donor lists, track stewardship activities, and report on pipeline and campaign performance.

Represent MAUSA at community events, mosque fundraisers, conventions, and donor gatherings as a credible mission‑aligned ambassador.

Coordinate regional fundraising activities in partnership with community coordinators, ensuring consistency with national campaign strategy.

Distribute and promote campaign materials across regional partners, mosques, and community networks.

Provide field‑level feedback on donor sentiment, community trends, and campaign performance to inform strategy.

Supervise and support a small team of community fundraisers and donor‑relations coordinators.

Provide regular coaching, goal‑setting, and performance feedback to direct reports.

Participate in cross‑functional coordination with Programs, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align messaging, timing, and data.

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).

4–7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations.

Working knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and donor analytics.

Proficiency in Google Workspace; ability to travel 30–50% nationally with flexible hours during major campaigns.

Experience in a faith‑based or Islamic nonprofit environment.

Familiarity with Islamic philanthropy concepts (zakat, sadaqah, qurbani) and seasonal fundraising dynamics.

Proposal writing or grant‑development experience.

Experience with peer‑to‑peer campaigns, digital acquisition, or influencer‑driven outreach.

Familiarity with corporate partnership development and major‑gift cultivation.

100% employer‑paid medical; partial employer‑paid dental and vision benefits (available upon hire).

Robust time‑off package including vacation, sick and personal leaves, and federal and Islamic holidays.

Professional development opportunities and faith‑centered service.

Hybrid from Fairfax, VA (3 days per week on‑site).

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