Nonprofit OPT Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's nonprofit sector spans healthcare systems like Henry Ford Health and Beaumont Health, major universities, and social services organizations concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. F-1 OPT students in fields like social work, public health, program management, and research often find sponsorship-eligible roles with larger institutional nonprofits across the state.
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Position Type Full time
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio. Drives revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer leadership engagement while delivering high-quality event experiences. Actively manages relationships and moves constituents through the donor pipeline to increase long-term engagement and impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Builds and manages relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement. 40%
- Leads planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery. 20%
- Develops and executes strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within assigned portfolio. 15%
- Aligns event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact. 10%
- Monitors performance against goals, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment. 10%
- Coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment. 5%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Years of experience: 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement.
- Strong project management and event execution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
- Strong customer and donor experience orientation.
The starting rate is $70,000-$75,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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Location Detroit, Michigan
Position Type Full time
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a $400,000+ event fundraising portfolio. Drives revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer leadership engagement while delivering high-quality event experiences. Actively manages relationships and moves constituents through the donor pipeline to increase long-term engagement and impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Builds and manages relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement. 40%
- Leads planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery. 20%
- Develops and executes strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within assigned portfolio. 15%
- Aligns event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact. 10%
- Monitors performance against goals, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment. 10%
- Coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment. 5%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Years of experience: 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement.
- Strong project management and event execution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
- Strong customer and donor experience orientation.
The starting rate is $70,000-$75,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.
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Search Nonprofit Jobs in MichiganNonprofit OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which nonprofit organizations in Michigan are known to sponsor F-1 OPT workers?
Larger institutional nonprofits in Michigan are most likely to have the HR infrastructure to support F-1 OPT sponsorship. Organizations like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, the University of Michigan's affiliated programs, United Way of Southeast Michigan, and Detroit-based community development organizations have historically hired international students. Smaller nonprofits may be willing but often lack dedicated immigration compliance resources.
Which cities in Michigan have the most nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit has the highest concentration of nonprofits in Michigan, particularly in community development, healthcare, and workforce services. Grand Rapids is a strong second, with a dense network of faith-based and human services organizations. Ann Arbor's ties to the University of Michigan support research- and education-focused nonprofit hiring. Lansing, as the state capital, also has policy and advocacy nonprofits that occasionally hire OPT students.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Michigan?
F-1 OPT work authorization requires the role to be directly related to your degree field. In Michigan's nonprofit sector, roles in public health, social work administration, program evaluation, grant writing, data analysis, communications, and research tend to meet this standard. Clinical or case management roles may qualify depending on your degree. Operations and administrative positions are less likely to satisfy the degree-relatedness requirement.
How do I find nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry, so you can browse nonprofit positions in Michigan without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. Michigan-specific nonprofit job openings at larger organizations in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor appear regularly on Migrate Mate, making it a practical starting point for your search.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in the nonprofit sector?
Michigan nonprofits operating in healthcare must comply with state licensing requirements, which can affect whether an OPT student's role qualifies as directly related to their degree. Detroit's high concentration of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and Medicaid-funded service organizations means some roles carry specific compliance requirements. Students in their final OPT months should confirm that a potential employer is also prepared to file an H-1B visa or other long-term sponsorship if continued work authorization is needed.