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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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerMedilodge
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring17
Work type80% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Ciena Healthcare
Staff Development Coordinator RN
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Staff Development Coordinator RN
Ciena Healthcare
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Intersect Healthcare
RN Staff Development Coordinator
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RN Staff Development Coordinator
Intersect Healthcare
Big Rapids, Michigan
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$44 - $49.66/hr
CPR Certification

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Medilodge
Staff Development Coordinator RN
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Staff Development Coordinator RN
Medilodge
East Lansing, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Pomeroy Living
RN Staff Development Coordinator
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RN Staff Development Coordinator
Pomeroy Living
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management

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Hospice of Lenawee
Development Coordinator (Fundraising & Marketing)
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Development Coordinator (Fundraising & Marketing)
Hospice of Lenawee
Adrian, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Development Coordinator Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
2 jobs
Sterling Heights
2 jobs
Flint
1 job
Adrian
1 job
Warren
1 job
Belding
1 job
Berkley
1 job
Jackson
1 job
Jenison
1 job

Development Coordinator Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Medilodge
Medilodge2 open roles
Ciena Healthcare
Ciena Healthcare2 open roles
Intersect Healthcare
Intersect Healthcare2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • 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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