Fundraising, Database, and Communications Coordinator

Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a part-time Development and Communication Coordinator to support fundraising efforts. You will cultivate donors, manage donor communications, and assist with Raiser's Edge operations and event support.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, professional, and able to collaborate with volunteers, board members, and staff to expand donor engagement and grant activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fundraising or donor relations experience.
• Proficiency with donation software/CRM (Raiser’s Edge or similar).
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Canva, social media, and basic photography.
• Professional phone and email etiquette; donor correspondence.
• Organized, self-directed, and collaborative.
• Ability to work with volunteers, donors and board members.
• Interest in grant research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Gifts & Donor Cultivation: identify, cultivate, and solicit donors.
• Write personalized donor thank-you notes and correspondence.
• Newsletter creation and website updates; weekly Shabbat Shalom communications.
• Donor stewardship & database management using Raiser's Edge.
• Assist in donor events, logistics, registration, and follow-up.
• Coordinate meetings with volunteers, donors and board members.
• Assist in grant research, writing and reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Exceptional writing

Event coordination

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Canva

Social media

Basic photography

Job description

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) communities flourish through deep, lasting connections. For decades, our dedicated staff and cherished residents have shaped a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine care-making JSL not just a place to live or work, but a place to belong.

At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults. Our residents enjoy a full range of social/cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities.

Job Summary

JSL is seeking an energetic, experienced, polished, and highly motivated part time Development and Communication Coordinator to support and expand our fundraising efforts. This individual will play a critical role cultivating donor relationships and assisting with development operations of Raiser’s Edge, including donor stewardship and event support.

The ideal candidate combines warmth with professionalism, is an exceptional writer, and understands the nuances of donor engagement and nonprofit development.

Key Responsibilities

Gifts & Donor Cultivation

• In collaboration with Director, identify, cultivate, and solicit donors for gifts .
• Maintain strong relationships with donors through thoughtful communication and outreach.
• Write personalized thank-you notes and donor correspondence.

Communication

• Newsletter Creation and website expertise in sending out the weekly Shabbat Shalom.
• Collaborate with Marketing Director for website updates, social media posts.

Donor Stewardship & Database Management

• Strong proficiency in Raiser’s Edge software is critical to maintain accurate records.
• Ensure donor communications reflect gratitude and professionalism.

Events & Meetings

• Assist in committee planning and executing donor events and fundraising functions.
• Support event logistics, including registration, name tags, and post-event follow-up.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with volunteers, donors and board members.
• Prepare materials and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders and donors.

An interest in Grant Writing & Management

• Assist in the research, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports to foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely reporting and stewardship.

Qualifications

• 2+years of experience in fundraising or donor relations (preferably in a nonprofit setting)
• Proficiency in donation software/ CRM (Raiser’s Edge or similar)
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail
• Experience with Canva, social media, and basic photography
• Confident, kind, and gracious demeanor; able to build relationships with donors and community leaders
• Professional phone and email etiquette along with gracious writing of personalized thank-you notes and donor correspondence
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Highly organized and self-directed, with a collaborative spirit
• Event coordination experience is a plus
• An interest in grant research and writing

Part Time

Location: on site in West Bloomfield, MI