Development Officer

Position Title: Development Officer

Organization: The Family and Youth Institute (FYI)

Reports to: Executive Director

Position: Full-Time, Remote, Exempt

Location: within the United States

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

About The Family and Youth Institute

The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI) is a national 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to mental health research and education for the well-being of Muslim Americans. Through community-centered research, solution-seeking, and education, they aim to reshape narratives within the Muslim community and broader societal systems to foster mental health and well-being. Rapidly growing, especially in response to increased demand for our research and community education offerings, The FYI envisions a world where every person, family, and community not only survives but flourishes, evolving together for a brighter future.

Additional details about The FYI can be located on its website, accessible at http://www.TheFYI.org.

The Role

The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI) is seeking an accomplished and mission-driven Development Officer who is passionate about promoting Muslim mental health and family wellness through strategic and impactful fundraising initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with a committed Board of Directors and visionary staff leaders to support and grow The FYI’s development efforts. This remote position focuses on donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and building mission-aligned partnerships.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and compelling communicator with proven experience in nonprofit development. You thrive on building authentic relationships and have a deep belief in The FYI’s mission. You are energized by the opportunity to scale impact and connect donors with meaningful opportunities to invest in community well-being.

Impact Areas

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to grow revenue from individual donors and foundations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, ensuring personalized engagement and stewardship.
• Implement donor appreciation initiatives, including impact reports, acknowledgment letters, and exclusive donor events.
• Plan and manage fundraising campaigns, including digital, peer-to-peer, and annual giving initiatives.
• Support the coordination of fundraising events and donor appreciation gatherings.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging donor communications and campaign materials.
• Maintain and update donor records in the CRM system, tracking engagement and giving history.
• Analyze fundraising data to assess campaign effectiveness and improve donor retention strategies.
• Prepare reports on fundraising performance for senior leadership and the board.
• Ensure consistency in messaging across all fundraising materials.
• Stay informed of trends in fundraising.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and networking within the non-profit and fundraising community.
• Additional duties as requested by the Executive Director

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Project management skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ability to integrate marketing and communications skills for fundraising purposes
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to excel in independent and team-based work and to collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
• Strong storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to create compelling donor communications.
• Experience using donor management software (e.g., Neon, Salesforce, or similar platforms).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Passion for The FYI’s mission and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, or nonprofit development.
• Experience working with the American Muslim community, preference for previously having worked within the American Muslim development community
• Knowledge of the Muslim community funder landscape
• Preferred experience in public speaking, grant writing, and working with social media.

Additional Information

• Healthcare allowance, flexible hours, paid PTO, and 10 paid holidays
• Some travel is required, including for annual fundraising dinner(s), donor meetings, and annual executive meetings.

How to Apply

The Family & Youth Institute has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.

The Family & Youth Institute is committed to providing employees with an environment of mutual respect in which the values of diversity, safety, continuous improvement, and hard work are supported and encouraged. We work diligently to engender fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness, and teamwork to advance our mission.