Coor- Special Projects

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator of Special Projects provides administrative and project-focused support to Game On Cancer within the Development Office. This position offers opportunities for hybrid work, with a minimum requirement of 2–3 days in the office. It's an exciting time to join the Henry Ford Health Development Office as we implement a campaign to establish a new hospital and research campus in Detroit while working alongside other Game On Cancer staff, Physician and Executive Leadership, and peer-to-peer fundraisers.

Requirements

Requires an Associate’s degree in business or a secretarial field from a business school or college, along with a minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible related work experience.
OR GED/High School diploma and a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible related work experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Adept with videoconferencing and other web-based technology.
Excellent customer service, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrates tact and sensitivity when working with donor and prospect information.
Collegial individual who can anticipate needs.
Energetic, self-motivated, and flexible, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced work environment.
Knowledge of relevant philanthropic principles, events, marketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large and complex healthcare system is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Proactively organize and implement all administrative support activities, including donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, timekeeping, attending, and capturing and distributing minutes and action items for timely distribution for multiple people at any given time.
Coordinate logistics for lunch and dinner meetings, on and off campus.
Assist with donor proposal preparation and donor reports.
Proofread team- and department-related materials.
Coordinate with the Donor Relations team to track stewardship activities, such as thank-you letters and gifts.
Conduct and/or assist with prospect research as needed.
Track and process team business expenses and make travel arrangements as needed.
Input sensitive donor information and proposals in Raiser’s Edge.
Collaborate with the Manager and Cancer Administration.