Community Development Coordinator

Penny Appeal USA is a relief and development agency that delivers services in over 15 countries, including the USA. We pride ourselves on our impact from our sustainable international and domestic programming, to our rapid-response emergency relief programs. We are one of the fastest-growing charities in our sector, with a fast-paced working environment. Aside from emergency relief, our calendar is packed full of creative campaigns, events, and unique projects, all aimed at helping the most vulnerable.

Role Profile:

We are looking for a Community Development Coordinator in major metropolitan regions to increase Penny Appeal USA’s profile and revenue. The Community Development Coordinator will engage the target community in a purpose-driven and enthusiastic manner through various strategic efforts. This role plays a critical part in meeting our annual fundraising goals and strategically growing our income. This position will report to the Chief Development Officer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Raise awareness about and funds for Penny Appeal USA’s mission

• Implement a community outreach plan to increase understanding of our mission and projects

• Meet fundraising goals set for the region through individual and organizational donations

• Engage and build partnerships with key community stakeholders and leadership such as mosques, boards, imams, cultural institutions, MSA’s/youth groups, foundations, and others

• Cultivate relationships with donors and volunteers towards a mutual partnership for good

• Plan and organize various fundraising events (dinners, comedy tours, concerts, Friday Mosque engagement, etc.), actively engaging volunteers in these activities

• Develop and execute benchmarks in relation to number of engagements and the fundraising goals

• Become familiar with and implement the fundraising gift cycle that includes identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

• Represent the organization at meetings, delivering presentations as needed

• Engage with other departments for collaboration

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred

• Ability to empathize and connect with community members, leaders, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds

• Strong leadership, communication, self-management, and project management skills

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines

• Must be able to travel and work nights and weekends as needed; must have access to personal transportation

• Strong ability to present information in a respectful, persuasive, and tactful manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail

• Familiarity with the American Muslim community

• Comfortable and excelling in public speaking to various audiences

• Comfortable using and learning CRMs and other tools as needed

• Commitment to the mission of Penny Appeal USA and respect for its faith-inspired values

BENEFITS: Penny Appeal USA is proud to offer a robust set of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401k with matching; a fully remote work environment; and every-other Friday off.