Job Description

Company Description

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan serves as a common solicitor, storehouse and distributor of food on behalf of its Partner Agencies which are non-profit, charitable organizations serving those in need.

Today the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan provides over 40 million pounds of food each year to those in need through more than 700 partner agencies. Partner Agencies consist of local soup kitchens, shelters, and food pantries who strive to feed the more than 300,000 people in eastern Michigan who are food insecure. The excellent relationships established within the Food Bank’s 22 county service area and throughout the state has allowed for numerous programs and initiatives to help fight hunger.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator supports the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s fundraising, marketing, and community outreach initiatives through effective coordination, relationship management, and accurate data administration. Working collaboratively with the Development and Marketing teams, this position helps advance donor engagement, increase fundraising revenue, strengthen brand awareness, and ensure the successful execution of fundraising events and community initiatives.

The Development Coordinator provides exceptional customer service to internal team members, donors, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders. All responsibilities are carried

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FUNDRAISING AND DONOR RELATIONS

• Identify and solicit event sponsors and in-kind donations to support fundraising initiatives.
• Promote and support virtual food drives and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, providing technical assistance to individuals, businesses, and community organizations to maximize participation and revenue.
• Ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgment and recognition of donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities, donations, sponsorships, and related documentation.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Collaborate with the Marketing Specialist to develop, draft, and edit content for direct mail, email campaigns, social media, the website, and other print and digital materials.
• Ensure marketing and communications materials align with Food Bank of Eastern Michigan brand standards and applicable Feeding America guidelines.

EVENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate logistics, promotion, and on-site execution of fundraising events, food drives, and community outreach activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for food drive organizers, third-party event hosts, and community partners, providing timely communication and coordinating the delivery and pickup of necessary materials.
• Represent the Food Bank at community events and engagement opportunities to increase organizational visibility and strengthen community relationships.
• Track donations generated through food drives, and third-party events.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

• Maintain accurate, timely, and organized records of donors, sponsors, food drives, third-party events, and community engagement activities within appropriate databases and departmental files.
• Support data integrity through accurate data entry, record maintenance, and documentation.
• Prepare reports on fundraising progress, budgets, receipts, expenditures, and other development activities as assigned.

TEAM COLLABORATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

• Work collaboratively with the Development and Marketing teams to support departmental goals, projects, and organizational priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and established practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, and respect when working with individuals and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work effectively with stakeholders from diverse populations, revealing sensitivity, understanding and acceptance of others. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• College degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, coursework, and professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in fundraising, nonprofit organizations, development, event coordination, or a related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, collaborate effectively, and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with donor databases or customer relationship management (CRM) systems; Blackbaud experience preferred.
• Experience with graphic design and content creation tools, such as Canva or Adobe InDesign.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an office environment and community settings. Office responsibilities involve regular computer use, administrative tasks, and coordination of development activities.

Community-based responsibilities include attending and supporting fundraising events, food drives, dinners, and other outreach activities.

Work hours may vary based on organizational needs and event schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.