Philanthropy Project Coordinator — Donor Events & Strategy

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Detroit campus as part of the HF+MSU Health Sciences partnership. The role supports philanthropy efforts, coordinating activities across stakeholders, planning donor events, and producing reports with insights for leadership.

Under light supervision, you will manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, while maintaining confidential information and building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 1–3 years of project management/coordination experience.
• Experience in event planning/management is preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate insights for decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Create, design, and manage project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Support donor engagement events and fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare reports with analysis and insights for leadership.
• Maintain project budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional teams

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Detroit campus as part of the HF+MSU Health Sciences partnership. The role supports philanthropy efforts, coordinating activities across stakeholders, planning donor events, and producing reports with insights for leadership.

Under light supervision, you will manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, while maintaining confidential information and building strong internal and external relationships.