Job Description
Job DescriptionDevelopment Coordinator (New York) Location: New York, with regular travel Type: Full-time Department: Fundraising Salary: 47,000- 52,000
Who We Are:At Muslim Hands USA, we’re a faith-based humanitarian organization driven by compassion, dignity, and impact. From emergency aid to sustainable development, we serve communities in crisis worldwide. We’re not just asking people to give; we’re helping them be a part of something greater. Now, we’re seeking a purpose-driven Development Coordinator to help us expand our presence nationwide, connect with donors, and amplify the voices of those we serve. Your Role:As our Development Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, mobilizing donors, engaging communities, and driving campaigns that make real-world impact. You’ll build relationships with individuals, masjids, schools, and organizations that support our national fundraising goals while embodying the values that define us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cultivate strong relationships with donors, volunteers, organizations and the public in the region.
- Plan and implement regional fundraising strategies to expand our donor base.
- Build relationships with masjids, schools, and Islamic centers across the country
- Plan, organize and facilitate fundraising activities such as events, conventions, dinners, etc.
- Deliver community talks including public fundraising appeals
- Recruit and manage local and national volunteers.
- Track donor engagement using CRM tools.
- Support key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergency Relief, etc.
- Prepare and submit event plan and post event reports
- Provide reports on outreach metrics, donor trends, and opportunities for growth
- Preform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Must be able to interact effectively in community spaces and faith-based settings
- Strong communication
- Have experience in fundraising, community organizing, or nonprofit outreach
- Understand the U.S. Muslim landscape and be deeply connected to your local community
- Are highly organized, responsive, and committed to deadlines
- Can manage remote work effectively and travel when needed (for major events or campaigns)
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally
- Are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Bonus if you:
- Have experience delivering public talks
- Are bilingual (Arabic, Urdu, or other widely spoken community languages)
- Have prior experience in donor stewardship, CRM software, or volunteer management
Why Work with Us?
- A supportive, mission-first team that believes in the power of faith and action
- Opportunities to travel, speak, and represent a cause you believe in
- Work that aligns with your values
- Professional development and the chance to grow with a rising global organization