Organization Overview:

At Al-Maqasid, we are dedicated to facilitating the realization of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan through immersion in the prophetic inheritance. Our mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

Position Summary: (In-office - Macungie, PA)

The Development Director is a visionary and strategic leader responsible for initiating,  scaling and executing our development efforts from the ground up. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Al-Maqasid, directly impacting our ability to serve and expand our community reach. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will craft and execute a comprehensive development strategy, get deep in the weeds, lead a team with empathy, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. Your work will ensure the sustainable growth of our organization, enabling us to achieve our mission and amplify our impact.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategic Development Leadership: Create a robust development strategy that emphasizes areas such as  individual giving, major gifts, community-driven initiatives, etc. Define clear success metrics and adapt strategies in response to changing needs and opportunities.

• Impactful Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and community partners, employing storytelling to compellingly communicate our mission, impact, and needs.

• Innovative Fundraising: Execute innovative fundraising initiatives, leveraging technology and digital platforms to enhance donor engagement and streamline processes. Lead the organization in adopting creative solutions to fundraising challenges.

• Operational Excellence and Technological Proficiency: Establish and manage efficient processes and systems, including CRM tools, to support scalable fundraising activities. Stay abreast of and proficient in digital tools and platforms relevant to modern fundraising. Efficiently deliver tax deductible receipts for donors at the end of the year. 

• Collaborative Leadership: Promote a culture of collaboration, working closely with various departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. Lead the development team with a focus on mentoring, professional growth, and fostering an inclusive environment.

• Community Engagement and Events: Plan and execute compelling fundraising events and community engagement initiatives. Emphasize the importance of building community partnerships and actively participate in local events to enhance organizational visibility.

• Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to new challenges and opportunities, maintaining a growth mindset. Encourage the development team to pursue professional development opportunities, including training and conferences.
  

Qualifications

• BachBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, with a deep commitment to Islamic principles and values.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, including success in building and scaling development functions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences through storytelling.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and fostering a collaborative, innovative team environment.

• Proficiency in CRM and digital fundraising tools, with a willingness to stay current with technology trends.

• Flexibility for travel and participation in community events outside traditional working hours.

Commitment

It is expected that the Director of Development will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Organization Overview:

At Al-Maqasid, we are dedicated to facilitating the realization of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan through immersion in the prophetic inheritance. Our mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

Position Summary: (IN-office or Remote position available)

The Digital Content Creator conceptualizes, plans, creates, and implements content strategies across all social media platforms. Your primary goal is to enhance brand visibility, engage our current and growing audience and drive user interaction. As a Digital Content Creator, you'll play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, researching, developing, and executing video assets that resonate with our audience and align with our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your work will focus on short-form videos, short films, utilizing in-house content and stock footage. 

This is a work/study position where you will be trained by award-winning filmmaker, Mustafa Davis,  and work alongside an award-winning production team.  This is a flexible (part-time) remote content creator position with weekly online training sessions in filmmaking and digital media.

Send your CV and portfolio demonstrating your creativity and skill set in content creation. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and create high-quality, visually appealing, and engaging content for our website and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, and others.

• Visual Storytelling: Utilize multimedia elements, including images, video, animation, and graphics to create compelling creative content.

• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, high-quality videos that align with Al-Maqasid production  guidelines and objectives.

• Develop graphic design concepts for use in social media, flyers, brochures, email, and display advertising that align with the ProcessUnity brand.

• Ensure timely delivery of video projects, adhering to project deadlines and client expectations.

• Collaborate effectively with team members to gather feedback and make necessary revisions to video projects.

• Maintain organized file management systems to facilitate efficient workflow and collaboration within the team.

• Collaborate with Media Director and Media Team to execute a data-driven social media strategy across various platforms aligning with channel growth goals and Al-Maqasid’s overall media and marketing objectives.

• Platform Content Calendar Management: Develop and maintain a content calendar across all social channels to ensure a consistent posting schedule, balancing promotional, creative and educational content with lifestyle posts while growing an engaged audience.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other media team members, including graphic designers, video editors, and copywriters to ensure cohesive and integrated campaigns.

• Monitor and manage social media accounts, including posting schedules, responding to comments, and maintaining a consistent ethos. 

• Trend Analysis Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, social media algorithms and strategies to ensure content remains relevant, effective and engaging to our audience.

• Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of social media campaigns.

• Community Engagement: Foster and nurture a community around our organizational culture and ethos  by actively engaging with followers, responding to comments, and participating in relevant conversations.

• Follow internal processes, execute editing requests efficiently, and maintain communication with team members.

Qualifications

• Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.

• 2+ years of experience in content creation, with a focus on photo editing, graphic design, and video editing.

• Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills and creativity.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Audition is a plus.

• Experience with fundamental graphic design principles (Emphasis, Balance/Alignment, Contrast, Color Theory, Repetition, Proportion, Movement, and Whitespace)

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and Canva.

• Strong grasp of AI creative platforms and ability to use AI tools in content creation. 

•  Strong understanding of social media platforms and their content requirements

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in content shooting (photography/videography) is mandatory.

• Graphic design: Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva. This includes designing layouts, selecting appropriate fonts, colors, and images, and creating illustrations or infographics.

Commitment

It is expected that the Digital Content Creator  will require 20+ hours per week.

Organization Overview:

At Al-Maqasid, we are dedicated to facilitating the realization of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan through immersion in the prophetic inheritance. Our mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

Position Summary: (In-office - Macungie, PA)

The Qur’an Hifz Teacher  is responsible for assisting students with the memorization, proper pronunciation, retention, and understanding of Qu’ran.  The Qur’an teacher will help build the Hifz program and develop the curriculum. They will work with individuals and groups from age 7 to adult in our Formal Learning programs (Madrasa, Academy, and Seminary).

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials and developing curriculum for effective teaching

• Prepare course long range plan, Hifz plans and homework materials

• Teacher to focus on Quran Hifz and Tajweed and be able to work with groups and individuals 

• Help students develop proper tools and techniques to memorize Qur’an 

• Able to adapt the Hifz course plan to each student’s ability and potential

• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom.

• Evaluate each student and create teaching strategies based on the individual’s pace

• Track progress of each student  and maintain detailed records of progress 

• Follow a process for formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking. Feedback to be provided to students and administration. 

• Discuss students' progress and concerns with parents and administrators

  
  

Qualifications

• Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience (Ijaaza) in teaching Qur’an.

• Experience teaching Quran with proper Tajweed

• Experiencing teaching basic Islamic Studies

• Proficiency in the Arabic Language 

• Experience effectively managing a classroom and student behavior

• Ability to adapt instructions based on the needs of the students

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Commitment

It is expected that the Qur’an Hifz Teacher  will require a minimum of 40  hours per week