WE’RE HIRING: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT KARAM FOUNDATION
Karam means generosity in Arabic. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, Karam Foundation has impacted and improved the lives of 100,000+ Syrian refugees since 2011. As a Syrian-led organization with a team of more than half refugees, we provide tools and opportunities to Syrian refugee youth and families so that they can reach their potential. Our programming is implemented in Reyhanli and Istanbul, Turkiye, with additional support provided across Jordan, Lebanon, and the U.S.
Karam is a visionary organization that deeply invests in the futures of Syrian refugee youth, fueled by innovation and creativity, with a focus on education and leadership. Building co-authored solutions for refugees with refugees, our goal is to create a future where Syrian youth lead their lives with agency and dignity, wherever they are.
The Director of Development will support securing the philanthropic capital for Karam’s innovative approach of community-led development at scale.
JOB OVERVIEW
Karam is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Development to lead Karam’s fundraising at a time of ambitious growth driven by the needs of the displaced communities that we serve. Most of our work is based in Reyhanli, Turkiye, on the Syrian border and in the area most impacted by the 2023 earthquakes. The refugee population within the region has been displaced multiple times over the past 12 years, making our work of creating secure futures in the midst of uncertainty both urgent and life-affirming. This senior role is pivotal in achieving Karam’s goal of significantly increasing our annual revenue.
The Director of Development will work closely with the CEO, stewarding, cultivating, and growing the major gifts pipeline, and playing a key role in shaping and driving the organization’s growth. The Director of Development will manage a team of 3-4 remote staff leading fundraising across major gifts, foundations, and online small-scale donors. The Director of Development will partner with the Director of Communications in managing the Communications and Development Department. Karam has a staff of 11 in the US.
The Board of Directors is deeply engaged with fundraising, with 100% of the board contributing to Karam yearly. Additionally, the Director of Development should expect to travel 6-8 times yearly. Most of these will be short, domestic trips with 1-2 international trips to Turkiye per year.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT YOU
You are a builder who is excited to leverage current opportunities and grow the development team and department to reach our goals.
You are mission-driven and passionate about Karam’s work serving displaced Syrian communities. You don’t lose sight of our mission in the work.
You are a strong communicator. Whether meeting new donors, speaking with grantmakers, presenting at a conference, or coaching the team, you strive to communicate with clarity, confidence, authenticity, and kindness.
You are invested in long-term growth. You understand that meaningful and transformative organizational support stems from investing in long-term relationships with donors, grantors, and volunteers.
ROLE DETAILS
Location: Remote, US-based
Position: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: CEO
Manages: 3-4 full-time staff
Salary: $95,000 (plus bonus structure based on fundraising performance)
Benefits: Health insurance (premiums 50% paid by Karam); 15 days vacation, plus 8 team-wide set Mental Health Days; 7 sick days; 401(k) with 2% matching (after 6 months employment with Karam); flexible work environment; and capacity building stipend.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining how their experience fits the role and resume to Bamboo.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with the plan to host interviews from mid-October onward.
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WE’RE HIRING: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT KARAM FOUNDATION
Karam means generosity in Arabic. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, Karam Foundation has impacted and improved the lives of 100,000+ Syrian refugees since 2011. As a Syrian-led organization with a team of more than half refugees, we provide tools and opportunities to Syrian refugee youth and families so that they can reach their potential. Our programming is implemented in Reyhanli and Istanbul, Turkiye, with additional support provided across Jordan, Lebanon, and the U.S.
Karam is a visionary organization that deeply invests in the futures of Syrian refugee youth, fueled by innovation and creativity, with a focus on education and leadership. Building co-authored solutions for refugees with refugees, our goal is to create a future where Syrian youth lead their lives with agency and dignity, wherever they are.
The Director of Development will support securing the philanthropic capital for Karam’s…
Benefits: Health insurance (premiums 50% paid by Karam); 15 days vacation, plus 8 team-wide set Mental Health Days; 7 sick days; 401(k) with 2% matching (after 6 months employment with Karam); flexible work environment; and capacity building stipend.
Benefits: Health insurance (premiums 50% paid by Karam); 15 days vacation, plus 8 team-wide set Mental Health Days; 7 sick days; 401(k) with 2% matching (after 6 months employment with Karam); flexible work environment; and capacity building stipend.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link provided.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link provided.