Advancement and Development Coordinator

Archdiocese of Detroit; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle Collegiate High School is seeking an Advancement and Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor relations, alumni engagement, and advancement initiatives. The role requires organization, relationship-building, and collaboration with leadership and volunteers to strengthen donor and alumni partnerships.

The position supports the Advancement Office daily, coordinating campaigns, events, and communications while maintaining confidential donor information and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit administration.
• Experience using Raiser's Edge or comparable donor management database.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for donor and alumni relations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of annual giving campaigns and major gift initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Advancement Plan and fundraising calendar.
• Identify and research prospective donors and funding opportunities.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
• Assist with donor communications, appeals, and annual fundraising efforts.
• Track pledges, payments, and outstanding commitments; assist with budgeting and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the Advancement Office and prepare materials for meetings.

Job description

Position:Advancement and Development Coordinator

Location: Warren, MI

Job Id:5605

# of Openings:1

Advancement and Development Coordinator De La Salle Collegiate High School Department: Advancement Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: De La Salle Collegiate High School Position Summary De La Salle Collegiate High School is seeking a motivated, organized, and relationship-focused Advancement and Development Coordinator to support the school's fundraising, donor relations, alumni engagement, and advancement initiatives. This position plays an important role in the daily operations of the Advancement Office, working with school leadership, the Advancement Team, alumni, and donors to strengthen relationships to support and advance the mission of De La Salle Collegiate. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills, experience in fundraising and donor management, and the ability to manage multiple projects while building meaningful relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Development

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of annual giving campaigns, major gift initiatives, capital campaigns, and other fundraising programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual Advancement Plan and fundraising calendar.
• Identify and research prospective donors, and funding opportunities.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
• Assist with annual fundraising appeals, direct mail campaigns, and donor communications.
• Track capital campaign pledges, payment schedules, and outstanding commitments.
• Assist with fundraising budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support the COO with annual advancement budget preparation and monitoring.
• Research donors and prospective constituents to identify giving capacity.

Donor Relations and Database Management

• Maintain donor biographical information, giving histories, and relationship records.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, donors, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of donor and financial information.

Fundraising Events and Programs

• Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of fundraising, alumni, donor cultivation, and student recognition events.
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, registration, communications, materials, and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with Advancement staff, school departments, volunteers, and outside vendors to ensure successful events.
• Support key school events and programs, including:
• Annual Christian Brothers' Dinner
• Alumni Reunion Weekend
• Alumni Christmas Event and other Christmas programs
• Student Scholarship Program and Donor Meet and Greet
• Lasallian Fund
• Annual Golf Outing
• 1926 Society Breakfast
• Assist Advancement Assistant with student scholarship award process.

Alumni Engagement and Stewardship

• Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Director to support alumni engagement initiatives and events.
• Assist with strategies to maintain meaningful connections with alumni and encourage philanthropic participation.
• Support planned giving initiatives and alumni donor outreach.
• Help develop communications and programs that strengthen alumni relationships with De La Salle Collegiate.

Administrative and Institutional Support

• Provide administrative and operational support for the daily functions of the Advancement Office.
• Prepare fundraising reports and materials for Advancement Committee meetings and the Board of Trustees.
• Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, staff, board members, and volunteers to support institutional advancement goals.
• Maintain organized records, fundraising calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and project timelines.
• Assist with additional Advancement Office initiatives and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Experience using Raiser's Edge or a comparable donor management database.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to the mission and values of De La Salle Collegiate.