Development Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Development Coordinator plays a key support role in Birth Detroit’s fundraising team, reporting directly to the Development Director. This role is responsible for administrative duties related to fundraising and development and will gain firsthand experience in strategic planning to increase the capacity of a growing non-profit organization. Additionally, the Development Coordinator will be involved with stewardship activities related to non-profit fundraising and relationship management, including working with a team to create and implement the fundraising, development and communications strategy for Birth Detroit, as well as donor and grant research and tracking. This role is entry level and will serve as the catalyst for a successful career in non-profit fundraising and relationship management for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Giving Programs

• Oversee the coordination and growth of Birth Detroit’s peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, including Facebook Birthday Fundraisers and 10/10 Birthday celebration.
• Work to identify and expand relationships with partners and businesses to develop community-based fundraising.
• Work with the Development Director to create a strategy to track engagement and donations from community-based and peer-to-peer efforts.
• Develop outreach materials and toolkits to support community fundraisers.
• Track campaign performances and utilize the donor database.

Donor Stewardship and Coordination

• Support the Development Director in managing relationships with donors, prospects, and stakeholders.
• Help coordinate donor cultivation efforts including meetings, tours, and events.
• Prepare donor acknowledgement letters, thank-you emails, and other stewardship communications.

Fundraising Operations

• Assist in prospect research, identification, and cultivation.
• Process donations and pledges through the donor management system.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records, track interactions, and ensure timely touchpoints in the donor management system.
• Work with the grants and operations team to support the administrative duties of Birth Detroit.

Communications and Marketing

• Collaborate with the Development Director and Marketing team on donor-facing materials, such as newsletters and event invitations.
• Help gather content and assist with the creation of compelling donor stories and impact reports.
• Represent Birth Detroit at community events, networking opportunities, and fundraising activities as needed.
• Assist with post-event donor follow-ups and reporting.

Teamwork & Professional Growth

• Works collaboratively with midwives, coordinators, and staff.
• Accepts feedback with openness and applies it constructively.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with care team members.
• Manages time effectively and arrives prepared for shifts.
• Be consistent in meeting attendance, accessibility, and quick response.
• Seeks learning opportunities to foster professional development.

Culture & Values

• Demonstrates respect, dignity, and compassion in all interactions.
• Upholds reproductive justice and community-centered care.
• Builds trust with families, especially those historically harmed by healthcare systems.
• Practice and promote open communication.
• Practice and promote a culture of accountability and growth.
• Display commitment to showing up.
• Contributes positively to team morale and culture.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of relevant work experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or administration.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage data, track communications, and maintain organized systems.
3. Experience with donor databases (e.g., Network for Good, Donor Perfect, or similar CRM tools).
4. Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to equity and social justice.

The ideal candidate also possesses a compelling combination of some of the following:

• Experience with non-profit organizations.
• A personal commitment to racial justice, equity, and liberation.
• Lived experience belonging to communities most impacted by structural inequity.
• Passion for our nonprofit mission and being a part of a fun and collaborative team.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for extended periods and assisting with physical tasks during clinic hours.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds.

Core Competencies

• Values Alignment: Embodies Birth Detroit’s values of Safety, Love, Trust, and Justice.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to lead with humility, transparency, and community wisdom.
• Operational Excellence: Skilled at building systems, managing details, and supporting smooth workflows.
• Equity & Inclusion: Skilled in anti-racist practices, harm reduction, conflict navigation, and restorative approaches.
• Compassionate Communication: Able to build trust, navigate sensitive situations, and support families through vulnerable moments.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a growing organization and can hold both vision and execution.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time salary is $60,000, commensurate with the scale and scope of the growing organization and the candidate's skills and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including 401k, employer-paid health, dental, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Birth Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Height, Weight, Familial or Marital Status. Birth Detroit strongly encourages people directly impacted by inequity in maternal and child health, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people to seek employment opportunities with us.