Director Leadership Development Jobs in Reston, VA

About Muslim Aid USA

Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) is a faith-based American international charity that provides vital support to communities affected by natural disasters, conflict, and chronic poverty. MAUSA also addresses hunger, disease, illiteracy, discrimination, debt, and lack of skills or opportunity. Rooted in the Islamic values of compassion, justice, and human dignity, MAUSA serves all people regardless of faith.

Position Summary

Reporting to the COO, the Development Director serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for designing, leading, and growing Muslim Aid USA's comprehensive development program. This role goes beyond traditional fundraising - it builds a culture of generosity by integrating community fundraising, digital marketing, and donor stewardship into a unified donor journey.

The Development Director will lead a national team of community fundraisers, collaborate with digital marketing and donor care teams, and oversee all revenue-generating activities across individual giving, campaigns, events, corporate sponsorships, and institutional grants. The ideal candidate is a strategic architect and a relationship builder - someone who can systematize donor development pathways while maintaining the authenticity, faith, and compassion that define MAUSA's mission.

Alignment with MAUSA Values

The Director models compassion, integrity, accountability, and service; upholds Islamic philanthropic principles and ethical stewardship; and fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment grounded in humility and shared purpose.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership

Design and execute an integrated national fundraising strategy covering community, digital, corporate, and institutional giving.
Set annual fundraising and donor-growth targets aligned with MAUSA's strategic plan and Islamic values.
Collaborate across Programs, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align messaging, timing, and data tracking.
Develop systems, policies, and reporting structures to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, recurring givers, and long-term supporters through personalized engagement.
Oversee the full donor stewardship framework, ensuring timely acknowledgments, impact reporting, and meaningful follow-up.
Partner with Digital Marketing to synchronize online appeals, ads, landing pages, and donor journeys with offline campaigns.
Use CRM data (Salesforce) and analytics to segment audiences, measure ROI, and refine strategies.
Identify and pursue institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and matching-gift opportunities.
Provide regular performance and revenue reports to the COO & CEO, promoting data-driven decision-making.
Represent MAUSA at community, donor, and interfaith events as an ambassador of faith-aligned professionalism.

Team & Culture Leadership

Lead, mentor, and grow a national team of fundraisers and donor-relations professionals.
Build regional playbooks, coaching frameworks, and performance metrics that connect local activity to national goals.
Promote collaboration, integrity, and measurable impact through consistent communication and shared accountability.
Encourage continuous learning, feedback loops, and professional development opportunities.
Cultivate a values-aligned, mission-driven culture that embraces adaptability during seasonal peaks (e.g., Ramadan, Qurbani).

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in development, philanthropy, or nonprofit revenue strategy.
• Proven record designing and implementing multi-channel fundraising programs (community, digital, institutional).
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship, meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Experience managing fundraising or donor-relations teams.
• Working knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and donor analytics.
• Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills for faith-based and general audiences.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack; ability to travel 30-50% nationally with extended hours during major campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training or certification in fundraising, philanthropy, or nonprofit leadership.
• Experience in a faith-based or Islamic nonprofit environment.
• Strong proposal writing and grant-development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage influencers, peer-to-peer campaigns, or digital acquisition initiatives.
• Familiarity with corporate partnership development and major-gift solicitation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($100,000 - $125,000 based on experience)
• 100% employer paid Medical; Partial employer paid Dental and Vision benefits (available upon hire)
• Robust time-off package including, vacation, sick and personal leaves; and federal and Islamic holidays
• 3% employer-funded 401(k) contribution
• Purpose-driven, collaborative environment with national leadership exposure
• Professional development opportunities and faith-centered service
  Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed as circumstances change.