Business Development Manager

We, at Al- Furqaan Foundation a non-profit organization, are looking for a Business Development Specialist who will be responsible for the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. This position also manages the Foundation's grant writing and reporting process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of major donors helping them accomplish their philanthropic visions with Al-Furqaan Foundation
• Work closely with the Chairman to develop sponsorship strategies and goals for fundraising events and to manage the creation of the collateral material to support solicitation efforts.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsors for The Foundation's Events, signature Projects, and other identified activities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create effective, inspiring digital and print fund development materials.
• Manage the Foundation's grant writing and reporting system.
• Carry out special fundraising events, meetings, and interviews within established ethical standards and in compliance with local, state, federal, and non-profit regulations, guidelines, and laws.
• Support the Foundation's efforts to ensure a community presence that increases the Foundation's visibility as a funding recipient for potential and current/past donors.
• Collaborate with the Foundation's staff to identify untapped markets of interest, and to generate ideas, programs, and concepts to engage prospective donors.
• Lead the department’s efforts in securing auction items for all the Foundation's fundraising events.
• Model high levels of motivation, performance, dedication, and commitment.
• Provide professional, quality customer service to donors, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
• Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Four or more years of demonstrated success in fund development or outside sales.
• At least one year of experience in cold-calling required.
• At least one year of experience in grant writing and grant research.
• Experience in the development of budgets and the ability to manage financial resources effectively.
• Proven results with fundraising and special events.
• Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations.
• Able to work independently within established guidelines, and to meet frequent deadlines.
• Understanding and appreciation for the Foundation's mission and the capability to project that mission to prospective donors and partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, Arabic & Urdu are highly preferred
• Must be a team player whose superior communication skills facilitate working with a variety of internal and external customers
• Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure the exchange of information and effective planning

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic (Preferred)
• Urdu (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000