Coordinator, Special Projects, Game On Cancer - Part Time - Detroit
The Coordinator of Special Projects provides administrative and project-focused support to Game On Cancer within the Development Office. This position offers opportunities for hybrid work, with a minimum requirement of 2–3 days in the office. It's an exciting time to join the Henry Ford Health Development Office as we implement a campaign to establish a new hospital and research campus in Detroit while working alongside other Game On Cancer staff, Physician and Executive Leadership, and peer-to-peer fundraisers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively organize and implement all administrative support activities, including donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, timekeeping, attending, and capturing and distributing minutes and action items for timely distribution for multiple people at any given time.
- Coordinate logistics for lunch and dinner meetings, on and off campus.
- Assist with donor proposal preparation and donor reports.
- Proofread team- and department-related materials.
- Coordinate with the Donor Relations team to track stewardship activities, such as thank-you letters and gifts.
- Conduct and/or assist with prospect research as needed.
- Track and process team business expenses and make travel arrangements as needed.
- Input sensitive donor information and proposals in Raiser’s Edge.
- Collaborate with the Manager and Cancer Administration.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Requires an Associate’s degree in business or a secretarial field from a business school or college, along with a minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible related work experience. This experience is necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and operations in order to assume a variety of high-level administrative responsibilities.
OR
- GED/High School diploma and a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible related work experience in order to compose and prepare a variety of confidential reports, tables, memorandums, etc., and to gain an in-depth understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and operations in order to assume a variety of high-level administrative responsibilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Adept with videoconferencing and other web-based technology.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates tact and sensitivity when working with donor and prospect information.
- Collegial individual who can anticipate needs.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and flexible, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced work environment.
- Knowledge of relevant philanthropic principles, events, marketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Experience in a large and complex healthcare system is a bonus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment.
- Evening and some weekend work required.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and similar conditions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
- Please submit a cover letter and resume.
