Development and Fundraising Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Development and Fundraising manager to lead development and fundraising efforts for our Global operations as well as SeekersGuidance Canada. This senior role will drive the core sustainability initiatives of SeekersGuidance by strategically driving and managing fundraising campaigns for recurring donations as well as the Islamic Scholars Fund (ISF) program.

• Full time: 40 hours a week
• Location: Remote

The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure sustainability of our operations, working closely with the Operations Director, and to manage the development and fund-raising operations of the Organization. This will encompass product ownership of monthly recurring lines, and the ISF, through ensuring fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and developing and supervising campaign execution to secure funding.

• Drive the monthly fundraising campaigns through SeekersGuidance’s existing donor databases to secure sustainable growth.
• Achieve sustainable growth, long-term partnerships, and diversified income streams for the Islamic Scholars Fund by creating and implementing donor development and cultivation strategies that will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base.
• Assist in establishing peer-to-peer fundraising through existing major donors, organizations, foundations, and philanthropic entities.
• Prepare presentations and pitches to cultivate and solicit support, and develop long-term relationships with key high net worth donors, sponsors, and other organizations.
• Coordinate ISF fundraising efforts across SeekersGuidance Canada and global entities, ensuring consistency and alignment with the organization’s mission.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create compelling fundraising materials and messages.
• Monitor campaign progress, evaluate results, and make data-driven adjustments to optimize fundraising efforts.

• Identify and secure new potential partnerships of shared value and relationships aligned with SeekersGuidance, which can support the growth of SeekersGuidance.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating a partnership and fundraising database with effective donor and partner communication management.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to establish and lead on-ground community fundraising campaigns and events for ISF across North America.
• Develop and execute donor engagement plans, including personalized communications and events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for donors, responding to inquiries and providing updates on ISF activities and impact.

• Lead and manage the development and fundraising team
• Set performance objectives, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide feedback to all team members.
• Collaborate with Programs, Marketing, Finance, and Tech departments to ensure alignment of fundraising efforts with organizational objectives.

• Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts related to fundraising activities for Executive Management.
• Manage and monitor all KPIs and metrics for applicable areas.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements for fundraising.

• A minimum of 3-4 years work experience in Development management and Fundraising in a Non-Profit environment.
• An action oriented attitude and skill set with a demonstrable track record of working to process, driving fund raising campaigns and managing donors.
• Being comfortable with Tech applications and the ability to understand and organize data and CRM functionality.
• Experience in educational or religious community organizations is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English is a must, Arabic is also preferred.
• Adequate knowledge of organizational effectiveness and fundraising management.
• Highly-organized with the capacity to lead with effective decision-making.
• Ability to work to a tight schedule.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

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