Development Manager at Islamic Scholarship Fund

• Coordinate donor engagement strategies in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring cohesive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across donor segments.
• Lead planning and execution of the NorCal and SoCal banquets, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, program design, sponsorship packages, and guest experience.
• Manage cultivation events across California, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York/New Jersey to strengthen regional donor communities and expand ISF's national footprint.
• Supervise the Development Coordinator, providing coaching, overseeing workplans, and ensuring timely execution of development tasks.

This role contributes to increasing American Muslim representation in fields that shape public policy and public opinion by strengthening fundraising efforts that support scholarships, mentorship, internships, fellowships, and leadership development programs.

• BS or BA from an accredited U.S. institution
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including event execution
• Skilled communicator with the ability to cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders
• Experience managing staff, interns, or volunteers
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Familiarity with CRMs, donor databases, and moves management processes

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a fast-growing nonprofit organization with the mission to increase American Muslim representation in the fields that shape public policy and public opinion through scholarships, mentorship, internships, fellowships, and leadership development.