ABOUT IMAN:
The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) is a community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner-city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center.
IMAN incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997 through the drive of people directly affected by and deeply invested in social issues affecting communities of color living on Chicago’s South Side. Since that time, IMAN has steadily grown and, in 2016, opened a second office in Atlanta to continue mobilizing a cross-section of people committed to this mission.
The organization models an integrative approach that employs holistic interventions to address a spectrum of structural and systemic injustices, incorporating primary and behavioral health; artistic expression; leadership development; organizing and advocacy; housing; and job training, in an effort to substantially increase the quality of life for people in marginalized communities.
OVERVIEW:
The Director of Development is a key leadership role within IMAN, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization's mission and programs. This position requires a dynamic and strategic individual who can cultivate relationships, secure funding, and drive revenue growth to advance the organization's goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Strategy:
- Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan aligned with IMAN’s mission, vision, and financial goals.
- Identify and prioritize funding opportunities, including grants, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and special events.
- Continuously evaluate and adjust fundraising strategies to maximize revenue generation and donor engagement.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:
- Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
- Implement donor recognition and stewardship programs to acknowledge and retain supporters.
- Provide personalized communication and engagement opportunities to strengthen donor relationships and foster long-term commitment.
Grant Writing and Management:
- Research, write, and submit grant proposals and applications to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making entities.
- Manage the grant application process, including tracking deadlines, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
- Prepare timely and accurate grant reports to fulfill reporting obligations and demonstrate impact to funders.
Special Events and Campaigns:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and vendors to ensure successful event execution, including logistics, marketing, and donor cultivation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of events and campaigns, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Supervise and mentor development staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Directors, and other staff members to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
- Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote awareness and support fundraising objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in donor cultivation, grant writing, and revenue generation.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and online fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate the organization's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious goals.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and donors.
- Proficiency in fundraising software, donor databases, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Commitment to the mission and values of IMAN, with a passion for social change and community development.
GENERAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- A strong understanding of various fundraising methods including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and online fundraising. Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue targets.
- Skilled in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, supporters, board members, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Capable of engaging with diverse individuals and organizations to advance IMAN’s mission.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate the organization's mission, impact, and fundraising needs to donors, supporters, and the public. Ability to tailor communication to different audiences and platforms.
- Strong leadership abilities to inspire and motivate development staff, volunteers, and board members. Experience in providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team members to achieve fundraising goals.
- Proficient in researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals and applications. Ability to manage the grant application process, including tracking deadlines, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
- Analytical skills to assess fundraising performance, donor demographics, and market trends. Ability to use data insights to inform fundraising strategies, identify growth opportunities, and optimize donor engagement.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and financial objectives. Ability to set clear goals, priorities, and metrics for success.
- Proficient in donor stewardship practices to acknowledge, recognize, and retain supporters. Experience in providing personalized communication, engagement opportunities, and impact reports to donors.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the Executive Board, Directors, program staff, and external partners. Experience in building and maintaining productive relationships to leverage resources and achieve fundraising goals.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and integrity in fundraising practices. Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices governing nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What has been the largest amount of funding you've been responsible for generating?
- Do you have experience with donor cultivation, capital campaign, fundraising gala, grant management, and development leadership?
Experience:
- Fundraising: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60629 (Required)
Work Location: In person