Development Coordinator Jobs in Michigan

St. Joseph's Helpers (SJH) is a nonprofit organization founded on Christian values and dedicated to helping individuals feel safe and secure in their homes. Through a network of more than 390 volunteers, SJH provides critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community resources to seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and households experiencing financial hardship. SJH is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Development Coordinator to strengthen its fundraising operations, donor engagement systems, and long-term financial sustainability. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, donor relations, fundraising events, and organizational capacity building. The VISTA member will help improve donor database management, organize fundraising records, research prospective funders, and develop systems for tracking grants, donations, sponsorships, and donor communications. Responsibilities include preparing donor acknowledgments, researching grant opportunities, drafting funding materials, and maintaining accurate development records. The member will also support fundraising event planning, including SJH's Birthday Party fundraising event, by developing event timelines, sponsorship materials, registration resources, and tracking systems. Additional activities include preparing donor newsletters, fundraising communications, stewardship materials, and informational content that helps strengthen relationships with supporters. Throughout the service year, the VISTA member will collaborate with SJH staff and other VISTA members to improve development procedures, strengthen fundraising infrastructure, and create sustainable systems that support future fundraising activities. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and interested in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and community impact. Strong writing, research, communication, and computer skills will be valuable.