Development Director

Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Fall 2025
Location: Remote, with travel required

ROLE

The Development Director will report to the Executive Director, and will lead all CelebrateMercy’s fundraising and donor stewardship efforts. This role is central to ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability and growth, while supporting our mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional looking to grow CelebrateMercy, and make a lasting impact in the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with CelebrateMercy’s mission, vision, and long-term growth.

  • Build and diversify revenue streams through monthly donors, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns.

  • Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to fundraising team members.

Execution & Donor Engagement

  • Drive Fundraising initiatives to expand the monthly donor base and secure major gifts.

  • Oversee grant writing efforts and ensure timely submissions.

  • Deliver compelling presentations at fundraising events and donor meetings.

  • Manage donor data systems (CRM), including tracking, analysis, and reporting.

  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless execution of fundraising campaigns.

Reporting & Accountability

  • Develop and track monthly and quarterly fundraising goals.

  • Provide regular reports to leadership to inform organizational strategy.

  • Monitor progress toward financial goals and adjust strategy as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

  • 5+ years of fundraising or development leadership experience, preferably within a Muslim nonprofit organization.

  • Experience designing and executing comprehensive development strategies, setting measurable fundraising goals, and leading initiatives to achieve organizational growth.

  • Strong understanding of fundraising principles and strategies.

  • Proven track record in donor stewardship, major gift cultivation, and campaign management.

  • Willingness to travel to different regions several times per year.

  • Proficiency with fundraising/CRM systems and strong data analysis skills.

  • Excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Strong time management and project management skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with remote teams and self-train on new tools.

  • High sense of ownership and follow-through.

  • Familiarity with and interest in the life and character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .

  • Knowledge of Islam and the Muslim community in North America.

COMPENSATION

  • Compensation commensurate with experience, and with organization’s growth

  • Additional bonuses may be provided based on individual and organization performance

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QUESTIONS?

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