Program Development Coordinator

Michigan Humane•Detroit, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Program Development Coordinator is a key member of the Philanthropy Team, advancing fundraising efforts through grant writing, reporting, compelling supporter and institutional communications, stewardship support, and strategic development initiatives. The Program Development Coordinator collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to develop impactful proposals, reports, presentations, and communications that demonstrate organizational impact, strengthen supporter relationships, and support philanthropic revenue goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in grant writing, development communications, fundraising, foundation relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals in alignment with organizational vision and goals.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design and presentation software experience (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) preferred.
Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software experience preferred.
Experience with grant reporting databases preferred.
Knowledge of metro Detroit foundations and animal welfare is a plus.

Responsibilities

Research and develop a prospect list of grant opportunities to fulfill programmatic and general operating budget needs including organizations whose funding priorities align with Michigan Humane’s mission and programs, with accountability to annual foundation fundraising goals.
Coordinate and develop grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks and deadlines.
Submit requests and reports within funder deadlines.
Research and collect data and study findings to support proposals.
Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI’s, grant and partnership proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters, with special attention to organizational voice, spelling, grammar, and style.
Understand programmatic work through experiences and work closely with operations and finance teams to develop grant requests and budgets.
Respond to inquiries from funders strategically and in a timely manner with guidance from leadership.
Maintain a library of impact reports, proposals and grant language for Michigan Humane programs to support the development team and simplify workflow.
Work with data management, marketing and finance teams to track program outcomes, gather performance data for grant reporting in a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines.
Work closely with finance team to track restricted gifts, ensuring releases are on track to meet grant agreement requirements.
Develop a system to create program impact reports and proposals for use across the development team to support solicitations and stewardship.
Create visually compelling materials that communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Account
Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
A positive and collaborative work environment
Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Human & Pet Bereavement
Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
Relaxed dress code
Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
Animal food discount
Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend
Sabbatical Policy
Uniform Allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program