Research Development Coordinator Jobs in Michigan

Job Title: Program Development Coordinator

Location: Detroit, MI

Hours: Full-Time

Who We Are:

Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities.

Why Work with Us:

We’re a mission-based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you.  In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Human & Pet Bereavement
• Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
• Relaxed dress code
• Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
• Animal food discount
• Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend
• Sabbatical Policy
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
• Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The Program Development Coordinator is a key member of the Philanthropy Team, advancing fundraising efforts through grant writing, reporting, compelling supporter and institutional communications, stewardship support, and strategic development initiatives. The Program Development Coordinator collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to develop impactful proposals, reports, presentations, and communications that demonstrate organizational impact, strengthen supporter relationships, and support philanthropic revenue goals.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop a prospect list of grant opportunities to fulfill programmatic and general operating budget needs including organizations whose funding priorities align with Michigan Humane’s mission and programs, with accountability to annual foundation fundraising goals.
• Coordinate and develop grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks and deadlines. Submit requests and reports within funder deadlines.
• Research and collect data and study findings to support proposals.
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI’s, grant and partnership proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters, with special attention to organizational voice, spelling, grammar, and style.
• Understand programmatic work through experiences and work closely with operations and finance teams to develop grant requests and budgets.
• Respond to inquiries from funders strategically and in a timely manner with guidance from leadership.
• Maintain a library of impact reports, proposals and grant language for Michigan Humane programs to support the development team and simplify workflow.
• Work with data management, marketing and finance teams to track program outcomes, gather performance data for grant reporting in a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines. 
• Work closely with finance team to track restricted gifts, ensuring releases are on track to meet grant agreement requirements.
• Develop a system to create program impact reports and proposals for use across the development team to support solicitations and stewardship.  
• Create visually compelling materials that communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in grant writing, development communications, fundraising, foundation relations, or a related field.
• Graphic design and presentation software experience (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) preferred.
• Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software experience preferred. Experience with grant reporting databases preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals in alignment with organizational vision and goals. 
• Knowledge of metro Detroit foundations and animal welfare is a plus.

Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!