Fundraising Coordinator

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain close relationships with individual volunteers, volunteer groups, corporate partners, community groups, and vendors through year-round business plans
• Identify opportunities for our volunteers, corporate partners and community groups to make an impact through MCHS programs and events
• Cultivate volunteers and community partners with the goal of identifying and transitioning highly engaged individuals to deeper philanthropic involvement
• Identify volunteer prospects with donor potential and coordinate warm handoffs to the Chief Development Officer and Development Officers
• Develop organizational relationships with Redford-area service clubs and community partners
• 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
• 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
• Assist with small departmental projects and provide general support to the Development team as assigned by CDO

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events for agency programs, including Residential, Independent Living Program (ILP), Child Welfare, and Teen Infant Parenting Services (TIPS)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for event logistics, including coordination, scheduling, materials, and day-of support
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure events align with program goals and participant needs
• Track event attendance, participation, and feedback for reporting and continuous improvement
• Support program-specific communications, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up messaging
• Assist with volunteer and staff coordination to ensure seamless event execution
• Maintain organized records of event details, outcomes, and related documentation
• Cultivate relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners through program events, including follow-up communications and engagement opportunities
• Identify new groups, organizations, or individuals to partner with for events, strengthening community ties and program support

• Plan, coordinate, and execute seasonal in-kind donation drives, including Easter, Summer, Back-to-School, and Adopt A Wish List initiatives
• Conduct outreach to individuals, community groups, and partner organizations to solicit in-kind donations and support on a year-round basis
• Track donated items, manage inventory, and ensure proper acknowledgment and stewardship of donors
• Ensure presence during in-kind donation drop-offs and oversee the safe handling and storage of all items
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure in-kind donations meet participant needs and program goals
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new community partners and supporters for ongoing in-kind giving opportunities

• Assist in maintaining and updating the donor database, ensuring accurate records and supporting ongoing data integrity efforts
• Process incoming check, cash, and online donations daily and ensure timely and accurate gift entry
• Record and track in-kind donations, including goods and services, ensuring accurate documentation and acknowledgment in the organization’s donor database
• Generate weekly reports on giving, donor engagement, and event-related revenue for internal team and leadership
• Prepare, pull, and send weekly donor receipts in accordance with acknowledgment procedures
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of donor records by regularly updating contact information, cleaning duplicate entries, and ensuring data consistency in the CRM
• Provide support for donor database maintenance projects and troubleshooting as needed

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising/development, or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred with at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising and/or development.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.

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

• Knowledge and/or experience working in the Detroit/Detroit Metro area
• Demonstrate leadership, drive, and integrity
• Contribute to positive team culture at MCHS
• Motivate, develop, and cultivate community partners and donors
• 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

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