Current Openings
The Family and Youth Institute (The FYI) is a 501(c)3 not for profit research and education institute dedicated to strengthening young people and their families. The FYI focuses on innovative research and community education to achieve its objective. The FYI is growing rapidly, especially with increasing demand for its research output and community education offerings. Interested in a career with FYI’s team of vibrant educators, researchers and community activists? See below for ways to join the efforts of The Family and Youth Institute!
Applications are now closed for the intern class of 2020-2021. Thank you to everyone who applied. We are reviewing applications, scheduling interviews and will begin to make selections shortly. Stay tuned! If you have any additional questions or would like to inquire about the next internship cycle, please reach out to internships@thefyi.org.
Remote, Part-time
The Family & Youth Institute is hiring a Development Officer to join our Executive Team! This position is virtual and part-time, with the potential to grow into a full-time role.
Our mission at The Family and Youth Institute (The FYI) is to strengthen and empower individuals, families, and communities through research and education efforts that promote: positive youth development, healthy marriages, effective parenting, and mental health and well being.
We are a vibrant team of individuals who bond over our love of research, our care for Muslim youth and families, and our desire to make a difference in the lives of those around us. If this sounds like you, come join our team! We’re looking for an organized and motivated high achiever to join our team and help spearhead our development officers.
Core Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategies & Events
- Developing and executing The FYI’s annual fundraising plan
- Creating a strategy for sustained funding development
- Overseeing organization of special events including fundraising dinners
- Establishing and monitoring performance metrics that evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s fundraising program
- Implementing and managing CRM suite, including appropriate training for staff
Donor Relationships
- Securing financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with donors
- Overseeing organization of special events including fundraising dinners
Qualifications:
- Experience working with the American Muslim community, preference for previously having worked within the American Muslim development community
- At least 3+ years of experience, with a track record of raising $250,000 and above
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- Passion for helping families and youth
- Experience in public speaking and working with social media
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to excel in independent and team-based work and to collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
- Ability to excel as part of a geographically dispersed remote team, including reporting to a supervisor in another location
Important Notes:
- This position is virtual & part-time, 20 hours/week. Potential to move to full-time.
- Flexible hours, some travel required
Interested? Send us a resume and cover letter at jobs@thefyi.org. This position will be considered open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.