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Foundation Foreman

Fremont, MI

$35 - $40/hr

Foundation Foreman $35-$40/hr | Direct Hire | 50%+ Travel WorkSolved Staffing is hiring a Foundation Foreman for a well-established local concrete company. This is a direct-hire position with ...

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Foundation Repair Laborer / Water Proofing Laborer

Utica, MI · On-site

$720 - $1.4K/wk

We are a foundation repair company. The job requires the ability to do manual labor such as hand dig and lift 80 pounds repeatedly. Must be dependable and have reliable transportation.

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How much do foundation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundation in Michigan is $54,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29,600.00 and $63,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in foundation roles within nonprofit organizations?

Professionals working in foundation roles within nonprofit organizations often encounter challenges such as balancing limited resources with high-impact goals, navigating complex grant application and reporting processes, and building strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders. These roles frequently require adaptability, as priorities can shift based on funding cycles and community needs. Additionally, foundation staff must stay informed about industry trends and compliance requirements to ensure effective and ethical grantmaking, often collaborating closely with program officers, finance teams, and external grantees.

What Is a Foundation?

A foundation is a nonprofit organization founded to support one or more issues. Foundations are distinct from public charities because most of the funding for a private foundation comes from a single person, family, or company. However, the term "foundation" is not legally defined, and charities that call themselves a foundation may not be a private foundation. The founder of a foundation determines its mission, who sits on the board of directors, where it invests funds, and when it distributes funds. Owners often choose to support a single cause and donate enough money to make an impact on it, but some foundations take a broader view and offer to fund groups in several different fields. Foundations typically receive their money through grants from the owner and file reports with the federal government about their funding and philanthropy.

What is the difference between Foundation vs Carpenter?

AspectFoundationCarpenter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, apprenticeship, certifications in concrete and formworkHigh school diploma, apprenticeship, certifications in carpentry and safety
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, focusing on concrete and structural basesConstruction sites, focusing on woodwork and structural framing
Industry UsageHeavy construction, infrastructure projectsResidential, commercial, and industrial building projects

Foundation workers specialize in creating the structural base of buildings, primarily working with concrete and formwork. Carpenters focus on wood framing, finishing, and interior structures. While both roles are essential in construction, foundations are the groundwork, whereas carpenters build upon that base with wood structures.

What are foundation workers?

Foundation workers are construction professionals who specialize in building the base structure of buildings, such as footings, slabs, and other foundational elements. Their work ensures that structures are stable and can safely support the weight of the building above. Foundation workers use a variety of materials, including concrete and steel, and must follow precise engineering plans. They often collaborate with engineers and other construction teams to ensure that the foundation meets all safety and regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Foundation Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Foundation Program Manager, you typically need expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, and grant administration, often supported by a degree in nonprofit management or a related field. Familiarity with donor management software, grant tracking systems, and financial reporting tools is essential. Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills help drive community engagement and effective program delivery. These skills ensure the foundation operates efficiently, secures funding, and achieves its mission-driven goals.
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Infographic showing various Foundation job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,570 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

director of advancement/foundation

orsa credit union

Plymouth, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Our Purpose

To create joy and ignite Michiganders’ Impossible Dreams.



Shared Commitments

At orsa, our commitments start with our purpose and are guided by our vibrantly lived values. We walk together toward strategic ends, galvanized by regenerative leadership and a growth orientation which moves us toward our human potential, so that we can support Michiganders in shaping the life they desire.



Role Purpose

The director of advancement/foundation serves as architect of our foundation’s financial growth. This role owns the creation and ongoing iteration of a comprehensive resource development strategy, fueling orsa foundation’s philanthropic mission through traditional fundraising and growth-bound, product-related credit union revenue.


This role leads at the intersection of orsa foundation and orsa credit union’s shared impact and growth, cultivating foundation donors, credit union members, and impact partners eager to contribute to a future where all Michigan communities are just, thriving, and vibrant.


Primary Responsibilities

As an impact-driven team, our work is collaborative and dynamic. This role, like all positions at orsa, will be counted on to perform a variety of tasks as directed by leadership. Some of the core deliverables for this role are:


Role-Specific Contributions

  • Grow giving from existing and potential members through engagement with the foundation as donors, credit union members, and promoters of orsa’s shared social impact.
  • Lead and proactively define revenue strategy to achieve life changing impact for Michiganders leveraging the credit union and foundation’s programs, products, and grants.
  • Drive a culture of connection to giving at orsa for members and team members.


Strategic Leadership

  • Design and implement a multi-year advancement strategy that integrates charitable giving and credit union core business-related revenue.
  • Establish annual revenue goals across individual, corporate, and institutional sources.
  • Identify and shape opportunities to convert the credit union’s individual and business members to foundation donors.
  • Collaborate with teams across the credit union to support storytelling, product development, extend impact, and drive strategic outcomes.
  • Provide regular reporting on pipeline development, performance metrics, and revenue outcomes.


Traditional Fundraising

  • Lead all aspects of fundraising including corporate sponsorships, event strategy, campaigns, major gifts, and grants.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
  • Develop compelling cases for support that connect the foundation’s grantmaking to measurable community impact.
  • Build and lead donor tracking, stewardship, recognition, and engagement programs.


Credit Union Growth Revenue

  • Create and execute strategies to attract mission-aligned members, partners, and depositors that support credit union impact lending and social impact goals.
  • Partner with leaders across the credit union to identify, build, and foster foundation revenue tied to the credit union’s growth.
  • Cultivate relationships with institutions, businesses, and individuals interested in socially responsible financial participation.
  • Educate stakeholders on the role of deposits in expanding the credit union’s social impact lending.


Relationship Management & Partnerships

  • Serve as a primary ambassador for the foundation to donors and sponsors.
  • Foster and strengthen partnerships between credit union leaders and community stakeholders.
  • Represent the foundation and credit union at events, presentations, and community forums.


Operations & Leadership

  • Lead the implementation of a foundation donor CRM.
  • Support credit union teams in tracking impact deposits.
  • Develop and manage advancement budgets and revenue projections.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and reporting standards.


  • Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

Qualification and Competency Requirements

As an organization focused on creating belonging, we appreciate that outstanding team members have different roads to excellence. Therefore, we don’t compromise on capability but are capability but use qualifications as guidelines. Typically, we’d expect a director of advancement/foundation to have built capabilities through experiences that would include a minimum of:


  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, business, nonprofit management, or related field.
  • Work Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising or advancement positions.
  • Industry Experience: Nonprofit, healthcare, or higher education fundraising; foundation leadership.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Competencies

  • Education: Master’s degree in business administration, social work, or related field.
  • Work Experience: Experience with member or affinity group engagement and fundraising.
  • Industry Experience: Credit union or financial services community impact experience.
  • Professional Credentials and/or Certifications: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE).

The outcome of experience is our priority, so proficiency will be evaluated over means of acquiring it. Necessary competencies include:


Leadership

At orsa, whether we serve as managers, lead cross-functional teams or initiatives, or simply lead ourselves, we are all leaders. The following leadership competencies are expected of all team members within a leadership capacity.


  • Core Adaptive Capabilities: Systems thinking, pattern recognition, scenario planning and learning agility.
  • Human Centered Leadership: Empathy, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, inclusive leadership, purpose-drive motivation.
  • Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Horizon planning, breakthrough thinking, calculated risk taking, experimentation mindset.
  • Execution in Ambiguity: Decisive action despite uncertainty, agile implementation, resource flexibility, change leadership.
  • Technology & Data Fluency: Digital acumen, data literacy, ecosystem thinking, ethical technology use.

Functional

  • Relationship Development & Stewardship: Establish and grow relationships both internally with collaborators and externally with donors and members in service of financial outcomes for the foundation and credit union.
  • Donor Management & Engagement: Demonstrate deep knowledge of both donor databases and strategies to engage and delight donors.
  • Cross-functional Communications & Storytelling: Fosters communication and collaboration across disciplines and stakeholder groups with expert storytelling through writing, speaking, and presentations.
  • Financial & Business Acumen: Translates business and impact outcomes, forecast revenue, and budget based on projections.

Work Model and Conditions: Hybrid

This position works in-office where working conditions, lighting, temperature, audio, and workspace are all sufficient. This position also works from home, where an appropriate work environment is required. Work requires the ability to constantly operate a computer and the ability to read, type, and communicate. Work may require the ability to move work-related supplies weighing up to 10-15 pounds.


The hybrid classification provides the opportunity to flex with purpose, empowering team members to work in locations best suited for work and life. In that spirit, those in a hybrid role are encouraged to maintain a commutable proximity to their primary work location because:

  • The organization expects hybrid team members to attend certain meetings in person
  • Managers may require onsite work to support outcomes
  • Work model classification is subject to change


As a team member of orsa, you’ll enjoy:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time off package for all full-time team members 
  • Up to 12-weeks paid paternity/maternity leave
  • Lifestyle Accounts to help with your personal wellbeing
  • Family Health Benefits
  • Paid time off to observe all Federal Holidays
  • Flexible work options depending on position
  • A generous 401k match
  • Numerous employee engagement activities
  • Community Resource Groups
  • Paid time off for occasions such as volunteering, caregiving, and family events


Contact/application information:

If this description appeals to you, please submit an application! A member of orsa’s talent acquisition team will be in contact with you shortly!



Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

orsa credit union is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable Federal, State or local laws. 



Disclaimer:

This job posting highlights some of the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the position. There may be additional duties and responsibilities that are not listed above. A Talent Acquisition Specialist will be sure to discuss the role in further detail should your application be selected to move forward.


Please note that orsa credit union does not involve Artificial Intelligence (AI) when evaluating applications. Applications for this position are reviewed by a member within the Talent Acquisition team. We are dedicated to providing an equitable and thorough review of all submissions and look forward to additional connection as the recruitment process continues!