Campaign Coordinator (GRCF)

Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Grand Rapids, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation seeks a part-time Campaign Coordinator to run day-to-day campaign operations from planning through the active solicitation phase, estimated to last about two years. The role is virtual/office-based, averaging 20–25 hours weekly, with occasional night or weekend hours.

You will partner closely with the vice president of development, the major & planned gifts director, and campaign volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with diverse communities and listening to sensitive issues.
• Strong communication and active listening in a collaborative setting.
• Commitment to North Star guiding principles of the foundation.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day campaign operations from planning to active solicitation.
• Collaborate with the VP of Development and major gifts team.
• Manage scheduling, volunteers, and donor communications during the two-year term.

Job description

Grand Rapids Community Foundation leads Kent County in making positive, sustainable change. With its endowment, the Community Foundation supports local nonprofits, leads significant social change and helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals. Guided by our North Star, we believe for West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must ensure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. By connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities, we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The campaign coordinator is responsible for executing the day-to-day operations of campaign activities. The position will be involved in the campaign from the planning stages through the completion of the active solicitation phase [approximately two years]. The campaign coordinator will work in close collaboration with the vice president of development, major & planned gifts director and campaign volunteers. Virtual/Office-based temporary/ part-time professional position, averaging 20-25 hours per week with occasional night/weekend hours and term of approximately 2 years.

The campaign coordinator will have an extraordinary understanding and commitment to the Community Foundation’s North Star and relationships and networks within communities experiencing inequities in Kent County. They will have extensive experiences working effectively with persons from diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds. They will have a highly developed cultural awareness and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting, effectively communicate around sensitive issues and be an active listener.