Join Team Roots
Join Team Roots
JOIN TEAM ROOTS
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Job Summary
At Roots Academy, we’re building a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the Muslim ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives. To make that happen, we’re creating structured and transformative face-to-face learning experiences. Our near-term goal is to reach 30 universities in the UK, and hence we’re seriously scaling our infrastructure, entering new sites, and creating a whole new category in Islamic education.
The role is completely remote and you will be expected to:
- Commit 3-4 hours per week
- Attend a 1hr weekly meeting with the finance lead
- Attend 2-3 in-person weekend retreats per year
Responsibilities and Duties
- Donor Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors, ensuring effective stewardship and personalised communication.
- Identify and research potential donors, developing strategies to engage and involve them in Roots Academy’s mission.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to craft compelling donor-centric content, including emails, updates, and impact stories.
- Fundraising Events:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events that align with the organization’s mission and values.
- Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, program planning, guest lists, and post-event follow-up.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure events are well-promoted, impactful, and seamlessly executed.
- Institutional Collections:
- Coordinate and oversee fundraising collections at universities, mosques, and other institutions nationwide.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with institutions to secure permission for collections and ensure smooth logistics.
- Data Management:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, including contact information, donation history, and communication preferences, using appropriate CRM tools.
- Generate reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement for internal analysis and reporting
- Budgeting and Reporting:
- Collaborate with the Finance team to create and manage the fundraising budget, tracking expenses and income related to fundraising activities.
- Provide regular reports on fundraising performance, highlighting key metrics and insights.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Nonprofit Management, Communication, etc.).
- Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related role within the nonprofit sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey passion for the organization’s mission.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and other relevant tools for donor management and communication.
- Understanding of the Muslim community and sensitivity to cultural nuances is a plus.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed for events and collections.
Benefits
- Be part of a team of 30+ dedicated volunteers from across the country
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform, we have so far had over 4,000+ students on our courses
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and alignment with Roots Academy’s mission, and references from previous professional relationships. Please fill in the application form below.
Roots Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in contributing to the meaningful work of Roots Academy.
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We’re open for general applications, so share your experiences and skills and we’ll see if there’s a spot for you!