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Job Description Business Development Strategist
About MPV Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) is a faith-based, grassroots, international human rights organization that embodies and advocates for the traditional Qur’anic values of social justice and equality for all, for the 21st Century. Business Development Strategist Muslims for Progressive Values is seeking an entrepreneurial, passionate professional with fundraising experience to build relationships between foundations, philanthropists, people of influence, and Muslim communities who want to ensure a future wherein Islam is understood as a source of dignity, justice, compassion and love for all humanity and the world. Reporting to the President of MPV, you will establish a diverse and sustainable stream of revenue through fundraising and development activities, interfaith community-building efforts, and the creation of opportunities to generate income. Description of Duties As Business Development Strategist, your primary responsibilities include: Creating a portfolio of philanthropists, foundations, and sponsors to secure a minimum of $75,000 in donations; Creating a national presence for Muslims for Progressive Values by participating in, leading, and creating workshops on partnership with people of influence and goodwill; and Establishing relationships with like-minded individuals and organizations to create a network of social justice advocates. Developing and executing a 12-month fundraising and communications plan and build relationships with donors. Ensuring fully compliant record-keeping, receipting, and acknowledgment of all incoming funds.
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Job Description Business Development Strategist
Requirements You must be a college graduate of at least a 4-year business program, and preferably have 1-3 years’ experience working in the field of fundraising. In addition, you should have: Demonstrable passion for becoming part of a movement, using your work to change and inspire others. You are on a mission. Excellent public speaking skills. You enjoy speaking to strangers. Outstanding listening skills. You seek information to learn, understand, build relationships, and solve problems. Strong ability to think strategically. You can connect needs and opportunity. High motivation. You are organized and eager to lead and achieve measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, changing environment. Benefits Opportunity to learn and grow as part of a dynamic and influential international human rights organization. Opportunity to make an impact on individuals, communities, and beyond through MPV’s work. How to Apply Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to info@mpvusa.org. *Muslims for Progressive Values strives to be an equal opportunity employer. Therefore we aim to treat all volunteers, workers and job applicants equally. There will be no discrimination with respect to marital status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, color, race, religion or belief (or lack of belief), nationality, ethnic or national origins. There will be no discrimination on these grounds in the terms and conditions offered to volunteers, workers or job applicants. Posted: June 1, 2017