JOB TITLE: Fundraising Director

STATUS: Full-time 

LOCATION: Hybrid - McLean, VA or Remote

DEPARTMENT: Fund Development

Salary: $85,000 - 95,000 annually

 

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. MAUSA also addresses hunger, disease, illiteracy, discrimination, debt, and lack of skills or opportunity. Rooted in the Islamic values of compassion, justice, and human dignity, MAUSA serves all people regardless of faith.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising Director is a key member of the senior leadership team and plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization’s national fundraising strategy. This role leads a remote team, drives community-based engagement, cultivates high-net-worth donors, and oversees multi-channel fundraising efforts—spanning events, community campaigns, corporate giving, and volunteer networks.

We are seeking a visionary yet hands-on leader who can inspire generosity, mobilize faith-driven communities, and grow a donor base through grassroots outreach and strategic campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build donor pipelines, manage fundraising teams, and represent the organization in both professional and Islamic public speaking settings.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and lead multi-channel fundraising strategies that integrate digital appeals, community engagement, peer-to-peer giving, masjid outreach, direct mail, institutional giving, and in-person events.

  • Meet annual fundraising targets (2025 goal: $12 million+) while aligning campaigns with MAUSA’s strategic plan and values.

  • Collaborate closely with department leads (Programs, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Donor Care) to build unified campaigns and fundraising infrastructure.

Donor Engagement

  • Cultivate and steward high-net-worth donors and long-term supporters through tailored communications, relationship management, and strategic asks.

  • Represent MAUSA with professionalism and authenticity in public events, Islamic gatherings, conventions, and donor meetings.

Events & Community Campaigns

  • Oversee national grassroots fundraising activities including Ramadan campaigns, Quran nights, masjid khutbahs, Iftar & Taraweeh appeals, and seasonal appeals like Qurbani and Winter relief.

  • Lead MAUSA’s fundraising presence at conferences and conventions, ensuring visibility, impact, and donor acquisition.

  • Mobilize and support local volunteers and ambassadors to amplify community-based outreach.

Team Management

  • Manage, mentor, and support a remote team of fundraisers. Foster a high-performance, communicative culture using tools like Slack.

  • Provide regular coaching and development to help the team meet regional and national fundraising goals.

Grants & Institutional Giving

  • Lead or support the development of grant proposals and funding applications, in collaboration with Programs and Finance teams.

Reporting & Tools

  • Track and analyze donor data, team progress, and campaign performance using Salesforce.

  • Prepare fundraising reports and updates for executive leadership and board-level visibility.

Ethics & Compliance

  • Ensure all fundraising activities comply with applicable laws, nonprofit standards, donor intent, and Zakat guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Islamic Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Experience

  • Minimum 5-7 years in a senior fundraising or development role with:

    • Proven success in multi-channel fundraising campaigns (digital, events, peer-to-peer, masjid outreach, institutional giving)

    • Experience cultivating and soliciting high-net-worth donors

    • Track record in grassroots community-based fundraising

    • Leading public fundraising efforts at events, conferences, or religious spaces

    • Managing remote teams and developing high-performing fundraisers

    • Building and activating volunteer networks for campaign support

  • Familiarity with faith-based or Islamic nonprofit contexts is strongly preferred

Skills

  • Exceptional public speaker, with the ability to deliver Islamic lectures, khutbahs, and motivational appeals

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute under deadlines

  • Proficient in donor CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Google Workspace, and Slack

  • Strong organizational and event management skills

  • Ability to travel up to 60% nationally, sometimes on short notice

  • Willingness to work flexible hours during peak campaign periods (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winter)

Culture & Values Alignment

  • Deep alignment with MAUSA’s values: compassion, justice, accountability, transparency, and respect

  • Comfortable in a faith-informed, mission-driven environment

  • Appreciates the spiritual and ethical dimensions of fundraising and community service

  • Humility, adaptability, and a focus on building systems that serve people, not just processes

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ($80,000–$90,000 based on experience)

  • Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays (after 2-month waiting period)

  • Purpose-driven work environment with a collaborative and passionate team

  • National platform to lead innovative campaigns and build lasting impact

  • Opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, and faith-centered service

  • The position may be either hybrid, with McLean, VA as the base, or remote, anywhere in the US.

How to Apply

Submit your application by July 31, 2025, including:

  • Your resume

  • A cover letter describing your alignment with MAUSA’s mission and your fundraising experience

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