Posting Date: 07/17/2019
Organization: Inland Seas Education Association
City Position is located: Suttons Bay, MI
Position Description (include how to apply):
The ISEA Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and executing routine fundraising including: mail and digital appeals, planned giving, special events, sponsorships, creating gift and grant proposals, and other fundraising activities as assigned. The Fund Development Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, who has primary responsibility for major donors/grantors, and also with the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Stephanie Rustem at srustem@schoolship.org by August 2, 2019. For more information about this position, visit https://schoolship.org/about-isea/join-our-team/.
Posting Date: 07/17/2019
Organization: Development Centers
City Position is located: Detroit
Position Description (include how to apply):
This is a professional position that works in a variety of areas in the Development Department. The Development Manager will direct all components of the annual fund campaign. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for donor records, prospect research and management, and communications. This position works under the general supervision of the Development Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising initiatives.
- Maintain gift recognition programs.
- Direct employee fundraising efforts.
- Develop and grow online fundraising opportunities.
- Coordinate fundraising special events.
- Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising, communication, database and operational staff.
- Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems, using a variety of software applications.
- Develop and implement a system for acknowledgments of donors of all levels, assuring IRS compliance, confidentiality, timeliness and efficiency of gift receipts.
- Record all pledges and gift transactions systematically and in a timely, accurate manner.
- Conduct prospect research for major and planned gift prospects, foundation and corporate prospects, and other organizations pertaining to development.
- Develop and maintain a prospect management system that supports prospect review, accurately records next steps and updates, and inputs prospect research for donors.
- Develop and implement the design and creation of publications to support fundraising activities, in print, digitally and by social media.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA in Business, Marketing or related Field
- Three or more years of experience in fund development or annual giving preferred
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience
RESPOND TO: Rachelle M. Howell, MBA, MSW | Director of Administrative Services | 421 Telegraph Rd.; Detroit, MI 48219 | rhowell@develctrs.org.
Posting Date: 07/17/2019
Organization: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
City Position is located: Detroit
Position Description (include how to apply):
The Grant Writer position is the perfect opportunity for a professional with stellar communication skills, grant-writing experience and a keen interest in arts administration. S/he will research, write, and build out the structure of all grants, progress reports and proposals seeking individual, corporate, and foundation giving in support of exhibitions, education programs, and general operations. S/he maintains a spreadsheet of foundation deadlines and award amounts. S/he maintains contacts in DonorPerfect, completes fulfillment for individual giving, and prepares and oversees the Annual Campaign.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in contemporary art and culture
- Bachelor's degree in communications, English, professional writing or a similar major preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 1-3 years of successful grant writing experience
- Superior organizational abilities as well as time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel); familiarity with DonorPerfect and Google Calendar a plus
JOB DUTIES
- Research possible funding opportunities from state and federal agencies, public corporations, private foundations, and individuals
- Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the MOCAD’s mission and programs to potential funders;
- Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations;
- Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts;
- Maintain a spreadsheet with timeline of grant deadlines and award amounts;
- Track grant expenditures with the Finance Department;
- Participates in Department Head meetings and strategic planning;
- Lead the production of special letters, gift acknowledgements, and other communications with donors;
- Assist with design and development of donor acknowledgement on MOCAD website, social media, press releases, and marketing materials;
- Coordinates program evaluation as needed for grant reporting.
- Other departmental duties as assigned.
Please submit resumes to hr@mocadetroit.org.
