Development Coordinator

• Compensation: USD 42,000 - USD 55,000 - yearly

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.

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

• 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, sponsor ships, and related documentation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…