Development Coordinator at University of Michigan Hillel

The Development Coordinator contributes to the development team's management, execution, and success in advancing Michigan Hillel's fundraising initiatives to support a multimillion-dollar annual campaign goal. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional eager to learn and develop core fundraising skills, including prospect research and solicitation. This role includes regular engagement with graduating seniors, new alumni, current donors, and prospective supporters. Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay closely attuned to day-to-day development team activities are essential to both individual and team success. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate hiring, training, caller and shift performance, and program resources for Phonathon; Oversee software development and facilitate communication and collaboration between the company and students; Lead Senior Legacy Campaign leadership structure, fundraising strategy, implementation, and class gift; Organize student leadership for Thankathon to recognize generous supporters twice annually; Hire and manage Development Student Fellow (intern); Staff all parent and family programming; Be present at alumni programming, as assigned; Solicit parent, family and alumni groups, as assigned; Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned donors through timely acknowledgments, personalized updates, and year-round engagement; Lead new donor recognition efforts and coordinate on stewardship strategies for annual campaign donors; Ensure timely and accurate communication, including letters, emails, and calls; Serve as liaison between the Development Marketing Manager and Director of Development; Assist with stewardship events and experiences; Collaborate with Jewish Student Life staff to collect stories and data demonstrating the impact of giving; Maintain accurate donor records and stewardship activity logs in the CRM/database; Attend Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary; Ensure donor and gift information remains accurate and up to date; Engage in donor meetings, cultivation events, and conferences; Participate in professional development or networking opportunities, including HIGA; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

1 - 3 years of experience in a relevant field; Bachelor's degree required; Applying written and oral communication skills; Using Salesforce, Little Green Light or other database applications with a close eye to detail

Nice to have

Knowledge of the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities (preferred but not required); Early-career professional eager to learn and develop core fundraising skills, including prospect research and solicitation; Strong attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace; Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave; Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities