Development Coordinator

MCHS Family of Services•Redford, MI

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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