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Position Available – Director of Development |
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POSITION: Director of Development. Full-time position.
Open until filled. Posted 1/13/2005
AGENCY DESCRIPTION: KARAMAH: MUSLIM WOMEN
LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS is an educational, charitable organization
committed to supporting human rights worldwide, especially
the rights of Muslim women. It is our goal to empower and
improve the status of Muslim women in the U.S. and globally
through education, leadership development, Islamic jurisprudential
development, building networks, and advocacy.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: KARAMAH seeks a dedicated,
detail-oriented, energetic and creative Director of Development.
This successful candidate is a fundraiser with experience
in developing and directing innovative fundraising campaigns
that will appeal to KARAMAH donors and beyond. This key development
person is responsible for creating a diverse fundraising strategy
to expand the individual donor base as well as help meet the
annual operating budget.
The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive
Director and the Board of Directors to identify priority-funding
projects that will significantly enhance KARAMAH’s ability
to provide growing services to the Muslim communities. The
Director of Development will actively represent the organization
at various corporate and community events to procure funds.
The Director of Development will also develop and maintain
KARAMAH’s website and newsletter in order to further
fundraising and other goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:
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Research
and formulate short and long term strategic goals for
all new and existing programs; |
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Prepare
grant proposals, formulate budget and cost application
in coordination with KARAMAH’s mission; |
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Cultivate
a network of individual donors through meetings, appeals,
events and direct mail; |
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Seek
and develop opportunities to enhance KARAMAH’s
marketability by establishing strong corporate, foundation
and individual relationships; |
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Create
and promote a media/marketing plan to increase name
recognition and presence in the community; Provide training
to the board and serve as a liaison in their fundraising
efforts; |
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Provide
training to the board and serve as a liaison in their
fundraising efforts; |
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Report
to and perform other projects assigned by the Executive
Director. |
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Additional
duties include:
Develop and maintain KARAMAH’ website; and
Create and develop monthly newsletters.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum
of 5 years of development experience at a nonprofit required
(Experience in endowment fundraising strongly preferred);
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Excellent
skills in organizing, managing and marketing fundraising
campaigns; |
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Exceptional
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
including cross-cultural communications; |
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Proven
ability to work independently and to handle multiple projects
on various timelines; |
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Strong
computer skills in MS Office programs; |
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Website
management experience required; |
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Commitment
to social justice with a working knowledge of the Muslim
communities preferred; |
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Flexibility to work some nights and weekends; |
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Familiarity
with the Muslim community preferred. |
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary will be negotiated, DOE.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send
a cover letter, resume, 2 references, and salary requirements
to:
Irfana Anwer,
Executive Director,
1420 16th Street, NW
Washington DC, 20036
202 234 7302
Irfana@karamah.org
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