Top 21 Fundraisers Jobs in Detroit, MI

Senior Writer and Content Strategist
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $68,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
Major Gift Officer
TechTown Detroit —Detroit, MI
- $250,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Research
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Director of Development
Pewabic —Detroit, MI
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Office
- Budgeting
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Prospect Researcher
Cranbrook Educational Community —Bloomfield Hills, MI
- From $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead-Development Officer
Henry Ford Health —Detroit, MI
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Home Health
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Social Worker/Counselor
GPS Solutions —Detroit, MI
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
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Parish Administrative Assistant
Archdiocese of Detroit —Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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9d
Baker
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 295 —Allen Park, MI
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Quality control
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Prevention Counselor
Matrix Human Services —Ferndale, MI
- $42,000 - $45,000 a year
- Temporary
- Laboratory
- Sanitation
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Bakery Associate - Full Time
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 295 —Allen Park, MI
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Pink Fund —Bingham Farms, MI
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Communications Strategist
ACLU of Michigan —Detroit, MI
- $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Intervention Specialist
Matrix Human Services —Ferndale, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Director of Advancement
Archdiocese of Detroit —Warren, MI
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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9d
Wine Consultant
PRP Wine International, Inc. —Madison Heights, MI
- $30,000 - $60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- 21 years or older
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Assistant General Manager
MOD Pizza —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Catering Specialist
Famous Dave's Franchisee - Blue Ribbon Restaurants Novi, LLC —Westland, MI
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Social Worker/Counselor
GPS Solutions LLC —Detroit, MI
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Senior Writer and Content Strategist

Wayne State University -
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,000 - $75,000 a year

Qualifications

Content editing
Research

Full Job Description

Senior Writer and Content Strategist

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Senior Writer and Content Strategist at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose
Support efforts to create a variety of integrated fundraising initiatives, as well as informative and inspiring messages that promote the mission, priorities, and values of Wayne State University. Develop partnerships with university leaders, fundraising professionals and faculty to gain an understanding of impactful projects and programs throughout the university, develop pathways to funding, and articulate their relevance to the university's mission, through high-quality written case statements, proposals, and other fundraising materials. Support fundraising activities by helping to strengthen communications within the division, across campus and in the community to encourage long-term investment with Wayne State from diverse audiences. This position reports to the Senior Director, Advancement Communications.

Essential Functions
(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

Support the development of written and designed materials for principal and major gift fundraising, including case statements, proposals, executive summaries, special letters, briefing materials, reports, and white papers.

Partner with university leadership, development professionals, university faculty, and staff to identify projects and programs for fundraising initiatives, from dean-approved and faculty-led projects to university-wide strategic initiatives. Develop associated materials.

Support and create comprehensive campaign and fundraising materials for the university and for each school and college in collaboration with university and division leadership. Support work to identify communication strategies for fundraising initiatives within comprehensive and micro-campaigns.

Strategize with frontline fundraisers in the units as well as division leadership, University-wide Philanthropy, Donor Experience, and others to develop unified language and materials that help achieve fundraising goals.

Partner with division colleagues to develop and support their content creation as needed, including but not limited to Annual Giving, Donor Experience, University-wide Philanthropy and Planned Giving.

Assist team with copyediting and proofreading.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in English, communications, marketing, or journalism. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

At least three years professional writing experience within advancement or fundraising communications for a college, university or nonprofit preferred.

Strong research, interviewing, writing, and editing skills with demonstrated proofreading skills.

Strong knowledge and understanding of fundraising and stewardship processes and communications.

Experience in a higher education fundraising environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Analytical and Presentation Skills: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

Collaboration: Exhibits a willingness to partner with units across the university with integrity and high character to reach unified goals. Possesses the ability to navigate difficult situations with grace and understanding.

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that are impactful and persuasive including presentations to university management and committees.

Editing and Proofreading Skills: Ability to accurately edit and proofread a variety of materials under tight deadlines.

Learning Agility: Independent and innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.

Planning and Organization: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills required. Maturity, sound judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.

Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of complex administrative systems software, preferably in the higher education environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams. Ability to understand and translate complex concepts into lay terms.

Writing Skills: Ability to conduct research, interview subjects and write materials that are creative and interesting, with strong attention to detail, grammar, and style rules.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H86 - Development & Alumni Affairs

Primary department:

H8605-Development

Employment type:

Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: $68,000
Salary hire maximum: $75,000

Working conditions:

Normal office environment. Hybrid schedule. Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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Fundraisers jobs in Detroit, MI

Senior Writer and Content Strategist

Major Gift Officer

Director of Development

Prospect Researcher

Lead-Development Officer

School Social Worker/Counselor

Parish Administrative Assistant

Baker

Prevention Counselor

Bakery Associate - Full Time

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Communications Strategist

Early Intervention Specialist

Director of Advancement

Wine Consultant

Assistant General Manager

Catering Specialist

School Social Worker/Counselor

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