We are looking for someone to join our Fund Development team in the role of Fund Development Specialist. The ideal candidate would not only have a passion for the mission of Goodwill Northern Michigan but excellent administrative skills with a desire to learn and grow.

The Position

If you are you looking for a job with meaning and purpose, Goodwill Northern Michigan is seeking a Fund Development Specialist to continue our work as a trusted, community-owned, nonprofit working to support regional housing and food stability, as well as workforce development. We're one of Northern Michigan's largest nonprofits and employers, and our Fund Development Specialist needs to be organized & adaptable with attention to detail along with enjoying people, listening, and sharing stories. Interested? Read on!

This position is located in the beautiful resort town of Traverse City, Michigan and our programs serve 19 Northern Michigan counties. The Fund Development Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of our fund development department and consults with the Chief Communications Officer on implementing department strategy.

To learn more about Goodwill Northern Michigan, go to: https://www.goodwillnmi.org/

The Duties and Qualifications

This role works directly with the Chief Communications Officer to ensure that accurate gift data and fund development records are kept, there is positive stakeholder understanding of Goodwill's fund development activities, and increased financial resources and community support.

Duties include planning, scheduling, implementing, and following up on fund development activities including meetings, events, asks, updates, and reports; researching donor prospects and grant opportunities; leading preparation and submission of major gift packets and grant applications; and leading gift receipting and stewardship efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and outstanding administrative skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office. Previous experience in fund development a plus but not required. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be creative with analytical abilities, along with having extraordinary attention to detail. Additionally, this position requires the ability to oversee multiple projects at one time.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this position is based on experience with a range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year. We offer competitive benefits that include a retirement plan with match, group health plan, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

If this sounds like the right opportunity, or you want to learn more, apply today! We'd like to hear from you.

To Apply

For more information, to see a full job description, or to apply, please go to our website at https://www.goodwillnmi.org/ or go directly to our job board at: jobs