Click below to download PDF for 2023 Aisha Scholarship application:
Aisha-2023-Scholarship-Application
If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please email: scholarship@mwachicago.org.
Important Dates to Remember:
Join our MWA Board – Volunteer Positions
Director of Finance
The Director of Finance is responsible for the accounting functions of the organization, that is continually growing and maturing. A key success factor for this position is the ability to be self-directed, highly motivated and hands-on across a wide area of responsibilities. The Director is expected to take ownership of recurring accounting functions as well managing the donor database, and to drive process improvements within the finance department. For more information, go to FINANCE DIRECTOR ROLE
Board Secretary – The secretary plays a critical role in fostering communication and ensuring proper management and utilization of important organizational records. However, duties may change from time to time as may be assigned by the board. A secretary will be most useful to an organization when his or her role is shaped to meet the unique structure and needs of the organization, rather than filling a standard job description. For more information, go to https://mwachicago.org/board-secretary/
Join our MWA Staff – PAID Position
Operations Manager
The Muslim Women’s Alliance is excited to announce we are hiring an Operations Manager. This is a full-time position with benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The position’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing administrative support to allow the organization to execute its vision and programming. Working with the board of directors, project managers and volunteers, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. For more information, go to OPERATIONS MANAGER
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND INTEREST TO JOBS@MWACHICAGO.ORG
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of grain which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies His reward for whom He wills.” [Quran 2:261]
This Ramadan, be a part of Muslim Women’s Alliance annual community service projects: Ramadan Rush for Rewards (RRR). Join hundreds of dedicated volunteers of all ages caring for people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Start off your Ramadan by supporting your Muslim neighbor in need. This Ramadan, Muslim Women’s Alliance volunteers will once again be packing food and supplies for 500 local Muslim families. Each family in need will receive a box with essential food staples, cooking supplies and grocery vouchers for the entire month of Ramadan. Please donate your time and financial support for this family. This program is certified to accept zakat-eligible and tax deductible donations.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 10AM – 2PM.
WHERE: ISLAMIC CENTER OF NAPERVILLE (ICN) MASJID (OGDEN)
Click bit.ly/Serve4MWA to donate now!
WHEN: Sunday, May 12th, 2019
6-9PM
WHERE: TBD
Head into the last ten days of Ramadan with a community service activity for the whole family. On Saturday, May 18th, join Muslim Women’s Alliance volunteers to make blankets, assemble ChemoCare kits, pack meals for local food pantries and collect for Refugee Eid Gift Drive.
Our annual “Comfort, Care & Collect” service project is about gathering volunteers together to make and immense impact in the community on multiple levels. We are #StrongerTogether. Please donate generously.
WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 2019
11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: AQSA SCHOOL, Bridgeview, IL
Click bit.ly/Serve4MWA to DONATE NOW!
DONATE TO MWA
MWA thrives on your donations to fund the many community service and philanthropic events that would not be possible without your donations. JazakAllah Khair in advance!
