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Job description
Development Director
About Dar-us-Sakina
Dar-us-Sakina is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive opportunities and support to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers within the Muslim community of Houston.
Through our pillars of Education, Support, and Community Awareness , we aim to create a safe space that embraces individuals of all abilities with empathy and respect, while inspiring the wider community to abandon stigmas and foster inclusion.
Job Summary
Dar-us-Sakina seeks a strategic, development professional, capable of turning organizational data into compelling stories that inspire people to give. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for fundraising strategy, campaign oversight, donor management, and grant writing for a growing nonprofit with a million dollar annual budget. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of prior experience in development and the drive to scale revenue streams. This full time position is open for immediate hire.
Scope of Responsibility
Fundraising Strategy Create and execute annual fundraising plans to meet organizational goals
Assess efficacy of prior fundraising endeavors and existing community trends in order to focus on initiatives with high probability of success
Diversify revenue through research and pursuit of untapped donor communities, grants, foundations, and corporate giving
Network to cultivate major donors, building relationships prior to significant asks
Promote new avenues of giving, including stock donations, donor advised funds, corporate matching, and legacy giving
Use real, human centered narratives to help donors develop an emotional connection to the cause and an urgency to give
Share measurable outcomes to build donor trust, increase retention, and secure larger gifts
Campaign Oversight Plan and execute fundraising events under the guidance of Executive Director
Convey the mission and impact of the organization through public speaking in a well informed, eloquent, and compelling manner
Design, implement, and manage multi-channel digital fundraising campaigns
Generate professional print collaterals for soliciting sponsorships and capital giving
Track donor giving in real time for all campaigns, coordinating participation of fundraising committee to meet campaign goal
Prepare quarterly report for Board of Directors with progress towards annual fundraising goal
Donor Management Manage CRM and oversee data entry and gift processing
Analyze and segment donor data by tracking giving histories, personal preferences, and past interactions to strengthen relationships and grow revenue
Retain first time givers, recapture lapsed donors, and encourage larger gifts over time
Develop a donor stewardship matrix, ensuring communication style reflects donor giving level and overseeing staff adherence to communication timelines
Utilize automation to improve efficiency of communication processes
Design and dispatch donor text messages, emails, mail, and e-newsletters
Generate compelling content for annual report
Grant Writing and Management Research to identify funders and opportunities with priorities that align with our cause
Create annual grant calendar, adhering to timelines for submissions and reporting
Collaborate with team to assess needs, determine goals, and ensure feasibility of all applications
Generate persuasive proposals and accurate budgets, allowing adequate time for executive review
Develop process for data collection, ensuring all project requirements are met on schedule
Track and document all project related expenses for reporting purposes
Knowledge & Skills
Applied understanding of basic fundraising principles and development best practices
Proven track record in scaling revenue streams
Proven track record of securing major gifts
Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans
Strong understanding of budgets and reporting
Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability
Exceptional story-telling ability and a data driven approach to tracking campaign success
Proficiency in CRM software and donor databases required
Proficiency in G-Suite required
Strong work ethic and motivational skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Adaptable and willing to embrace change
A deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values
Education & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
3+ years of prior experience in development required.
Prior experience in the disability sector is a plus.
Location and Commitments
Full time hybrid position with dedicated in-office days Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm in office
Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm remote
Some local travel by car, depending on where meetings and events are being held
Role reports to the Executive Director
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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