Posting Date: 09/26/2016
City Position is located: Brighton
Position Description (include how to apply): Make-A-Wish Michigan is seeking resumes for the position of Grant Writer. The position is part-time and will be based out of the Brighton Headquarters. The Grant Writer is responsible for researching and identifying prospects, building and managing the annual proposal and reporting calendar, and submitting grant requests. The grant writer will help to secure funds from prospects being managed by other development team members, while also managing his/her own portfolio of prospects and donors. The grant writer ensures that all proposal materials and final grant reports are submitted on deadline. Candidates will be highly organized with superior written and interpersonal skills, and applicable experience.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@michigan.wish.org.
Posting Date: 09/26/2016
City Position is located: Brighton
Position Description (include how to apply): Make-A-Wish Michigan is seeking resumes for the position of Senior Development Officer – Corporate. This is a full-time position based out of the Brighton Headquarters. The Senior Development Officer – Corporate will provide strategy and oversight of the organization’s business development efforts and secure new partnerships for the organization. The role will manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and will focus on increasing connections in the corporate community throughout the state. The Senior Development Officer – Corporate will call on corporations and business leaders statewide for involvement in the Make-A-Wish mission through sponsorships, employee giving programs, Walk For Wishes and Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour teams, national partnerships and other funding programs. The role will manage a team of development officers focused on corporate relations, grants and northern Michigan outreach. The Senior Development Officer – Corporate role will consist of significant travel around the state prospecting new partners. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, 7 or more years of relevant work experience in sales or development roles with revenue responsibility, and a proven track record of developing cultivation strategies, building relationships with C-suite employees and the knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@michigan.wish.org.
Posting Date: 09/23/2016
City Position is located: Detroit
Position Description (include how to apply): For 45 years, Accounting Aid Society has been one of Southeastern Michigan’s most respected and impactful nonprofit organizations. Through close collaboration with key partners, we touch 25,000 lives annually, generating an economic impact of $28 million within metro Detroit. Reporting to and in partnership with the President, this position will spearhead fundraising and communications activities to support the agency’s growth and strengthen AAS’s brand recognition in the marketplace. This position oversees a part-time development intern and communications coordinator. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
Responsibilities:
- Working with outside consultant, implement Accounting Aid’s annual fundraising plan, securing support from individual donors, foundations and corporations
- Support the President and Board on fundraising initiatives including special events
- Submit applications and reports for foundation and government grants
- Working with outside consultant, develop the agency’s brand identity and ensure that communications, printed materials and community outreaches align with the agency’s goals and positioning
- Supervise the development intern regarding the donor database, grant applications and grant reports
- Supervise the communications coordinator regarding public relations and marketing campaigns, including social media and agency’s website
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- 3-5 + years’ experience in development and marketing
- Ability to construct and implement annual strategic development plan
- Experience in public relations, marketing, and social media
- Excellent communications, organization and time management skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft office suite and Google products)
To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, writing sample and resume to: Kathleen Aro at karo@accountingaidsociety.org.
Organization: Accounting Aid Society (0018000000gw3YXAAY)
