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Title: Regional Development Manager, Dallas / Austin, Pratham USA Location: Dallas TX US Reports to: Head of Marketing and Fundraising Position: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Dallas or Austin, Texas (remote); candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship requirements Travel: Regular travel throughout Texas, including evenings and weekends as needed for donor meetings, events, and chapter activities Salary: $70,000 - 80,000 with comprehensive benefits and generous PTO About Pratham Founded in 1995 to provide education to children living in Mumbai's slums, Pratham (meaning "first" in Sanskrit) has grown into one of India's largest and most respected nonprofit organizations focused on education and youth development. Through partnerships with governments, communities, parents, teachers, and volunteers, Pratham develops and scales innovative solutions that help children and young people gain the skills they need to learn, thrive, and succeed. Guided by its mission of "every child in school and learning well," Pratham operates across 21 states and union territories in India, reaching millions of children and youth each year through programs focused on foundational learning, vocational skills, digital literacy, and educational access. Pratham's influence extends well beyond India through the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), the country's largest citizen-led assessment of learning outcomes, which has inspired similar initiatives in numerous countries around the world. Pratham USA supports this work by mobilizing philanthropic investment, volunteer leadership, and community engagement across the United States. Through a network of 13 chapters and more than 300 dedicated volunteers, Pratham USA raises awareness and funding to advance educational opportunity and social impact globally. Consistently recognized for its strong financial stewardship, accountability, and transparency, Pratham USA holds a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, placing it among the highest-rated nonprofit organizations in the nation. The Role Pratham USA is seeking a relationship-driven Regional Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts across Texas. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Fundraising, this role will be responsible for growing philanthropic support through donor cultivation, volunteer engagement, chapter partnership, and community outreach. The Regional Development Manager will manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, develop personalized engagement strategies, and work closely with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising efforts throughout the region. This individual will play a key role in donor stewardship, chapter fundraising, event execution, and pipeline development while serving as an ambassador for Pratham's mission and impact. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial and collaborative fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, engaging volunteers, and connecting donors to meaningful opportunities that advance educational outcomes for children and youth. Impact Areas Donor Relationship Management - Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors across Texas. - Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen donor engagement and increase giving. - Conduct donor meetings and maintain ongoing communication to build long-term philanthropic relationships. - Identify and qualify new donor prospects to support future fundraising growth. Fundraising and Revenue Growth - Support annual fundraising goals through individual giving, donor cultivation, and chapter-based fundraising initiatives. - Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors. - Collaborate with leadership and volunteers to identify opportunities for increased philanthropic investment. - Track donor activity, fundraising progress, and portfolio performance through Salesforce and other fundraising tools. Chapter, Volunteer, and Board Engagement - Partner with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness and community engagement. - Support chapter planning, volunteer recruitment, and board engagement activities. - Help cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy and volunteer leadership throughout the region. - Serve as a trusted partner and resource to chapter stakeholders. Events and Community Engagement - Support the planning and execution of galas, salons, donor cultivation events, and community engagement activities. - Leverage events to strengthen donor relationships and expand Pratham's network of supporters. - Represent Pratham USA within the community and at chapter events throughout the region. - Help create meaningful opportunities for donors and volunteers to engage with Pratham's mission. Collaboration and Strategic Support - Partner with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, communications, and operations to advance organizational goals. - Support donor stewardship, retention, and engagement initiatives. - Utilize donor insights and fundraising data to inform strategy and decision-making. - Contribute to fundraising planning, pipeline development, and regional growth initiatives. Requirements Requirements - Bachelor's degree required. - 5+ years of fundraising, development, relationship management, or nonprofit experience. - Demonstrated success building and managing donor or stakeholder relationships. - Experience working with volunteers, boards, committees, or community leaders preferred. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills. - Ability to travel throughout Texas for donor meetings, events, and chapter activities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship management skills. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. - Ability to build authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, and community stakeholders. - Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote, team-oriented environment. - Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment. - Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms and donor management systems. - High degree of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity. - Passion for Pratham's mission and commitment to educational opportunity and social impact. Benefits Pratham USA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities.

Title: Chief Development Officer, Muslim Advocates Location: SF Bay Area, Chicago, or Houston Job Description: Position Title: Chief Development Officer Organization: Muslim Advocates Reports to: Executive Director Position: Full-Time, Remote. Exempt Location: Remote, Preference will be given to candidates in the SF Bay Area, Chicago, or Houston Salary: $150,000-$175,000/year, plus benefits Muslim Advocates For more than 20 years, Muslim Advocates has worked at the intersection of civil rights, legal advocacy, and movement building to protect and advance the rights of Muslim communities in the United States. Through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and coalition-based organizing, Muslim Advocates challenges unjust systems, confronts anti-Muslim bias, and works to build a more inclusive and equitable democracy. Muslim Advocates is recognized nationally for its principled leadership, legal expertise, and values-driven approach to social justice. The organization partners closely with grassroots organizers, national coalitions, legal allies, and community leaders to advance systemic change rooted in dignity, equity, and accountability. At this moment of organizational growth and increasing demand for its work, Muslim Advocates is strengthening its fundraising capacity to ensure long-term sustainability and expanded impact. The Role The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as the organization’s senior fundraising and revenue strategy leader, responsible for building, leading, and sustaining a comprehensive development program that supports Muslim Advocates’ mission and long-term growth. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the CDO oversees all fundraising strategy, systems, and relationships. The CDO partners closely with the Executive Director to cultivate and steward major donors, foundation partners, and institutional supporters, while building a strong internal culture of philanthropy across the organization. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader who can design a long-term fundraising strategy while actively engaging donors and mentoring a growing development team. Impact Areas Development Strategy and Fundraising Leadership - Provide strategic leadership for a $5M fundraising operation with a strong emphasis on major gifts ($5,000+) and foundation grants. - Partner closely with the Executive Director to manage, steward, and grow a dynamic and expanding portfolio of major donors through authentic, relationship-driven engagement aligned with Muslim Advocates’ mission and values. - Develop and execute multi-year fundraising strategies that align with organizational priorities, program growth, and long-term sustainability. - Strengthen and diversify revenue streams, including individual giving, institutional philanthropy, and other aligned funding opportunities. Culture of Philanthropy and Cross-Organizational Collaboration - Work closely with program, legal, policy, and communications staff to establish and sustain a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring fundraising is understood as a shared responsibility. - Translate complex legal advocacy, policy impact, and movement work into compelling, donor-centered narratives that inspire investment and long-term partnership. - Support leadership and staff in donor engagement efforts, including preparation for funder meetings, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities. Team Leadership and Infrastructure Building - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing development team, including hiring staff and reimagining an ideal development staffing structure to support organizational growth. - Establish clear goals, roles, performance metrics, and accountability structures for the development function. - Strengthen fundraising systems, processes, and data management to support efficiency, transparency, and data-informed decision-making. Organizational Leadership and Partnership - Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making. - Bring familiarity with movement-based, organizing-informed, or social justice–oriented fundraising, with the ability to engage donors around civil rights, equity, and systemic change. - Act as a strategic partner to a well-regarded, authentic, and relationship-driven Executive Director, supporting external engagement, donor strategy, and organizational leadership. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in a related field (nonprofit management, public policy, law, social sciences, or related discipline). - Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including significant responsibility for major gifts and foundation fundraising. - Demonstrated experience leading multi-million-dollar fundraising programs and managing complex donor portfolios. - Experience building, leading, and scaling development teams and fundraising infrastructure. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong alignment with Muslim Advocates’ mission, values, and commitment to civil rights, equity, and justice. - Demonstrated experience in major gifts fundraising and foundation relations, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. - Familiarity with movement-based, organizing, or social justice fundraising models and donor engagement approaches. - Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, board members, staff, and external partners with authenticity and credibility. - Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, donor communications, and executive-level presentations. - High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style. - Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising tools to support tracking, reporting, and performance management. Benefits Muslim Advocates is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Muslim Advocates does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as the organization’s senior fundraising and revenue strategy leader, responsible for building, leading, and sustaining a comprehensive development program that supports Muslim Advocates’ mission and long-term growth. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the CDO oversees all fundraising strategy, systems, and relationships. - Provide strategic leadership for a $5M fundraising operation with a strong emphasis on major gifts ($5,000+) and foundation grants. - Partner closely with the Executive Director to manage, steward, and grow a dynamic and expanding portfolio of major donors through authentic, relationship-driven engagement aligned with Muslim Advocates’ mission and values. - Develop and execute multi-year fundraising strategies that align with organizational priorities, program growth, and long-term sustainability. - Strengthen and diversify revenue streams, including individual giving, institutional philanthropy, and other aligned funding opportunities. - Work closely with program, legal, policy, and communications staff to establish and sustain a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring fundraising is understood as a shared responsibility. - Translate complex legal advocacy, policy impact, and movement work into compelling, donor-centered narratives that inspire investment and long-term partnership. - Support leadership and staff in donor engagement efforts, including preparation for funder meetings, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities. - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing development team, including hiring staff and reimagining an ideal development staffing structure to support organizational growth. - Establish clear goals, roles, performance metrics, and accountability structures for the development function. - Strengthen fundraising systems, processes, and data management to support efficiency, transparency, and data-informed decision-making. - Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making. - Bring familiarity with movement-based, organizing-informed, or social justice–oriented fundraising, with the ability to engage donors around civil rights, equity, and systemic change. - Act as a strategic partner to a well-regarded, authentic, and relationship-driven Executive Director, supporting external engagement, donor strategy, and organizational leadership. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in a related field (nonprofit management, public policy, law, social sciences, or related discipline). - Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including significant responsibility for major gifts and foundation fundraising. - Demonstrated experience leading multi-million-dollar fundraising programs and managing complex donor portfolios. - Experience building, leading, and scaling development teams and fundraising infrastructure. Requirements - Strong alignment with Muslim Advocates’ mission, values, and commitment to civil rights, equity, and justice. - Demonstrated experience in major gifts fundraising and foundation relations, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. - Familiarity with movement-based, organizing, or social justice fundraising models and donor engagement approaches. - Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, board members, staff, and external partners with authenticity and credibility. - Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, donor communications, and executive-level presentations. - High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style. - Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising tools to support tracking, reporting, and performance management. Benefits - Salary: $150,000-$175,000/year, plus benefits To Apply Muslim Advocates has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Tanya Henry at tanya@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com . Muslim Advocates is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Muslim Advocates does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.