Development Coordinator

Methodist Children's Home Society; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Michigan seeks a Development Coordinator to enhance relationships with volunteers and manage fundraising events. The role requires coordination with community partners and effective communication skills to ensure successful program execution. Ideal candidates will possess a background in nonprofit work and demonstrate strong organizational capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a non-profit position.
• Experience in fundraising and/or nonprofit development.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers and vendors.
• Manage fundraising event logistics and communications.
• Process donations and maintain data through CRM software.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

I. JOB SUMMARY

Under the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Coordinator has overall responsibility for the management and coordination of volunteers, events, data, and logistics. The ability to maintain warm, positive relationships between the volunteers, community partners, and MCHS programs is essential. Maintaining a positive and amenable working relationship with all liaisons from various funding sources, program staff and personnel from each volunteer site is required.

II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain close relationships with individual volunteers, volunteer groups, and vendors.
• Plan, facilitate and implement donor/volunteer-based activities for all programs at MCHS.
• Manage MCHS special fundraising event logistics, vendor communication, planning and design.
• Secure in-kind donations and gifts for special annual events including Gala, year-round program events, different campaigns, etc.
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of in-kind donations and drop offs as needed.
• Manage data entry, gift processing, and acknowledgements through CRM software.
• Provide information to the finance department pertaining to costs to vendors, donations, and all other financial transactions.
• Responsible for compiling, organizing, and preparing written reports and other written documents as required.
• Create and maintain all community resource materials.
• Build rapport and positive working relationships with MCHS programs and operations staff in support of ongoing donor and volunteer efforts for our clients.
• Provide general oversight and guidance to special event committees and special event volunteers.
• Represent the agency to outside groups and organizations, including business, community, and media events.
• Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CDO

III. BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
The Development Coordinator will be an experienced professional with an array of nonprofit experience, primarily in special events, event organizing, and data management. The Development Coordinator will be outgoing and motivated to engage the community and extend MCHS’s mission and vision to donors, volunteers, community partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least two (2) years of experience in a non-profit position, or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred with at least one (1) year of experience in fundraising and/or nonprofit development.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Computer and software applications (All MS Office).
• Principles and practices of fund development operations and management.
• Tactical planning and organizing.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Demonstrate leadership, drive, and integrity.
• Contribute to positive team culture at MCHS.
• Motivate, develop, and cultivate community partners and volunteers.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, volunteers, government officials, foundation, and corporate executives.
• Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers and the public at-large.

• Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.
• Attend training and travel offsite for events, meetings and seminars.
• Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility, and independent decision-making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.

IV. JOB SETTING

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
V. Other Information
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.



Furthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.