Development Director

JOB TITLE: Development Director STATUS: Full-time / Exempt LOCATION: Hybrid – Fairfax, VA or Remote Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 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 COO, the Development Director serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for designing, leading, and growing Muslim Aid USA’s comprehensive development program. This role goes beyond traditional fundraising — it builds a culture of generosity by integrating community fundraising, digital marketing, and donor stewardship into a unified donor journey. The Development Director will lead a national team of community fundraisers, collaborate with digital marketing and donor care teams, and oversee all revenue-generating activities across individual giving, campaigns, events, corporate sponsorships, and institutional grants. The ideal candidate is a strategic architect and a relationship builder — someone who can systematize donor development pathways while maintaining the authenticity, faith, and compassion that define MAUSA’s mission. Strategic & Operational Leadership Design and execute an integrated national fundraising strategy covering community, digital, corporate, and institutional giving. Set annual fundraising and donor-growth targets aligned with MAUSA’s strategic plan and Islamic values. Collaborate across Programs, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align messaging, timing, and data tracking. Develop systems, policies, and reporting structures to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability. Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, recurring givers, and long‑term supporters through personalized engagement. Oversee the full donor stewardship framework, ensuring timely acknowledgments, impact reporting, and meaningful follow‑up. Partner with Digital Marketing to synchronize online appeals, ads, landing pages, and donor journeys with offline campaigns. Use CRM data (Salesforce) and analytics to segment audiences, measure ROI, and refine strategies. Identify and pursue institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and matching‑gift opportunities. Provide regular performance and revenue reports to the COO & CEO, promoting data‑driven decision‑making. Represent MAUSA at community, donor, and interfaith events as an ambassador of faith‑aligned professionalism. Lead, mentor, and grow a national team of fundraisers and donor‑relations professionals. Build regional playbooks, coaching frameworks, and performance metrics that connect local activity to national goals. Promote collaboration, integrity, and measurable impact through consistent communication and shared accountability. Encourage continuous learning, feedback loops, and professional development opportunities. Cultivate a values‑aligned, mission‑driven culture that embraces adaptability during seasonal peaks (e.g., Ramadan, Qurbani). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field. 7–10 years of progressive experience in development, philanthropy, or nonprofit revenue strategy. Proven record designing and implementing multi‑channel fundraising programs (community, digital, institutional). Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship, meeting or exceeding revenue goals. Experience managing fundraising or donor‑relations teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr