Development Coordinator Jobs in Michigan
Development Coordinator jobs in Michigan concentrate in nonprofit and philanthropy, higher education, healthcare systems, and arts and cultural organizations, with demand running from entry-level coordinator roles to senior development officers managing major gift portfolios. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the most active hiring markets, anchored by institutions like Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Donor relations, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship development are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Category: Nursing Management
Facility: Regency at Bluffs Park
This position is a dual role that covers Staff Development and Infection Prevention
The RN Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating orientation, staff education and development programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. The RN Staff Development Coordinator supports quality outcomes, promotes evidence-based practice, and partners with leadership to foster a culture of safety, learning, and accountability.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the competencies and training of nursing care provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified/State Tested Nursing Assistants.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Supervisory responsibilities include:
- Interviews, recommends hires, and trains LPNs and Certified/State Tested Nursing Assistants.
- Plans, assigns, and directs work.
- Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
- May receive calls and find replacements or absent staff.
- Transfers employees among units as needed.
- Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding that such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
- Disciplines employees up to and including discharge.
- Adequately supervises assigned staff and assures that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.
- Approves the correction of errors in timecards or other timekeeping records.
- Receives and resolves employee complaints.
- Determines rotation of employees within the facility.
- Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Education and/or Experience:
A registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Prior experience in staff development, education, or leadership preferred. Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state requirements, and long-term care standards.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current state license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of enrollment.
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
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It is the policy of this facility to recruit, hire, train, compensate and in all ways treat all staff members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development coordinator jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field required
- One to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development work
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Demonstrated ability to write compelling grant proposals and donor correspondence
- Experience planning and coordinating fundraising events or donor cultivation activities
- Strong data entry and reporting skills for tracking donor activity and campaign outcomes
Development Coordinator Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development coordinator in Michigan?
Most development coordinator roles in Michigan require a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, or a related field. Michigan does not issue a state license for this role, but employers across the state strongly favor candidates who hold or are pursuing the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, offered through AFP Global. Building experience through Michigan-based nonprofits, university development offices, or hospital foundations is the most direct path to your first coordinator position.
Which companies hire development coordinators in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring development coordinators in Michigan include Medilodge, Ciena Healthcare, and Intersect Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's dense concentration of health systems, research universities, and arts institutions means demand is spread across sectors rather than concentrated in any single industry.
Which Michigan cities have the most development coordinator jobs?
Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, and Michigan hold the most development coordinator openings in Michigan. Detroit drives volume through its large hospital networks and cultural institutions, Grand Rapids supports steady hiring across its community foundations and health system campuses, and Ann Arbor's concentration of University of Michigan programs and affiliated nonprofits sustains consistent demand even outside the major metro areas.
Are there remote development coordinator jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since much of the work involves writing, database management, and donor communication that can be done off-site. About 80% of development coordinator openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a genuine shift among Michigan nonprofits and foundations toward flexible arrangements. Grant writing and prospect research positions tend to be the most remote-friendly parts of the field.
How can I get hired as a development coordinator in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or development associate role at a Michigan nonprofit, university, or hospital foundation that runs structured programs for early-career candidates. Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and community foundations like the Kalamazoo Community Foundation regularly bring on associates and interns who move into coordinator roles. Volunteering as an event committee member or grant researcher builds a practical portfolio, and completing the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course demonstrates seriousness to Michigan hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to development coordinator jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to development coordinator jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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