Development Director

Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote (U.S. or Canada-based), with required travel

About CelebrateMercy

CelebrateMercy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people discover the truth about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and transforming lives through his example and teachings. Through educational programs, digital content, and global campaigns, we aim to nurture hearts and homes rooted in Prophetic guidance.

ROLE

CelebrateMercy is seeking an experienced and results-driven Development Director to lead the organization's fundraising strategy, strengthen donor relationships, and drive sustainable revenue growth.

This key leadership position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, growing and diversifying revenue streams, personally cultivating and securing major gifts, and leading the Development team.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on fundraiser, with a proven track record of achieving fundraising goals, building meaningful donor relationships, and leading high-performing teams. They will work closely with the Executive Director and other department leaders to advance CelebrateMercy's mission and long-term growth.

This position is remote for daily work but requires travel for fundraising events, donor meetings, and staff retreats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

  • Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals and financial needs.

  • Set fundraising targets, develop annual plans, and ensure accountability for achieving revenue goals.

  • Grow and diversify revenue streams, including major gifts, monthly giving, individual donations, campaigns, and institutional funding.

  • Identify new fundraising opportunities and strategies to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

  • Personally cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts while building and managing a pipeline of prospective donors.

  • Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with major donors and prospective supporters.

  • Develop and oversee personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies for key donors.

  • Implement strategies to improve donor acquisition, retention, engagement, and giving.

Campaigns & Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Provide strategic direction for major fundraising campaigns, including Ramadan, GivingTuesday, and other seasonal initiatives.

  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Programs, and other departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.

  • Oversee fundraising events, donor engagement initiatives, and special campaigns.

  • Evaluate campaign results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Development Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Development team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations for team members.

  • Build effective systems and processes to support a growing fundraising operation.

  • Identify staffing and resource needs to support the organization's growth.

Data, Systems & Performance Management

  • Oversee donor data management, CRM utilization, and fundraising reporting.

  • Use donor insights, segmentation, and performance metrics to strengthen fundraising strategies.

  • Monitor fundraising performance, identify trends, and adjust strategies to improve results.

  • Provide regular reports, projections, and recommendations to executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree required.

  • 7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, including leadership or management experience.

  • Proven track record of personally securing major gifts, growing fundraising revenue, and achieving measurable fundraising goals.

  • Strong understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship, recurring giving, and fundraising campaigns.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop fundraising strategies and translate them into measurable results.

  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams.

  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with donor CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and performance reporting.

  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising and execution in a growing nonprofit.

  • Willingness to travel several times per year.

  • A sincere interest in the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a desire to contribute to work that helps others know, love, and follow him.

COMPENSATION

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

  • Bonuses may be awarded based on individual performance and organizational result

BENEFITS

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

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QUESTIONS?

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