Philanthropy Assistant

McLaren Health Care • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Philanthropy Assistant supports foundation operations and helps advance the foundation’s mission and strategic objectives by carrying out administrative and operational tasks. The role coordinates with third-party fundraising event organizers, supports event planning and stewardship, and contributes to fundraising communications and digital peer-to-peer fundraising. It also provides meeting, presentation, and expense-management support for the department leader.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of experience working in an administrative support role.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between third-party fundraising event organizers and the Institute on event planning and stewardship matters.
• Support third-party event organizers, including with volunteer scheduling and coordinating speakers and educational information.
• Attend events as a Karmanos representative or speaker when needed.
• Prepare post-event receipts and organizer thank-you letters for tax purposes and donor stewardship.
• Work with Marketing to draft pre-event and post-event stories.
• Develop and execute a peer-to-peer fundraising program through a digital medium.
• Organize, plan, and schedule meetings for the department leader.
• Prepare meeting materials.
• Help prepare board and donor presentations.
• Manage meeting expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED