Senior Coordinator, Development

American Cancer Society

. Provide comprehensive fundraising and operational support to multi-million-dollar individual, corporate, and event portfolios and associated teams .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDetroit • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising operations, event support, and relationship management while ensuring compliance with internal policies and delivering high-quality customer service. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and utilizing various platforms to support operational efficiency and decision-making.

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Fundraising OperationsEvent SupportRelationship ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencySalesforce/CRM Utilization

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Hard Skills

Fundraising SupportEvent PlanningOperational Systems ManagementData TrackingReport Generation

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSalesforceReporting ToolsProcurement ToolsAuction/Event Tools

Industry Keywords

ComplianceVolunteer EngagementStakeholder ManagementPortfolio ManagementEvent Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive fundraising and operational support to multi-million-dollar individual, corporate, and event portfolios and associated teams
Deliver embedded or dispatched support based on business needs and resource alignment
Provide temporary remote coverage and/or assigned portfolio support during staff vacancies and peak workload periods
Support fundraising and event execution, including planning, timelines, logistics, and high-impact opportunities
Manage relationships with participants, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and vendors
Manage operational systems and workflow execution, task and reminder systems, deadlines, deliverables, issue resolution, and follow-through
Process donations and payments, track expenses, support reclasses, and ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls
Input and maintain constituent information in relevant platforms
Generate reports and insights supporting revenue performance, prospecting/engagement, and team decision-making
Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned tools, platforms, and/or fundraising programs
Troubleshoot, provide guidance, develop/correct materials, and contribute to training, workgroups, or projects
Support committees/boards, volunteer recruitment and communications, scheduling, recognition, stewardship, and executive volunteer engagement
Mentor/onboard new coordinators when assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree preferred or a combination of education and relevant work experience
Typically 3+ years of event support, fundraising operations, or comparable business/administrative support experience
5+ years and/or demonstrated advanced/lead experience may be preferred for lead-level scope and mentoring responsibilities
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to build strong, credible relationships quickly
Ability to partner and collaborate across teams
Ability to identify needs/issues, define problems, assess options, and implement practical solutions
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to changing portfolios, teams, priorities, and systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with attention to accuracy and compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
Ability to learn and utilize internal platforms and data systems, including Salesforce/CRM, reporting tools, procurement/contract tools, and auction/event tools
Limited travel to area meetings and events, including some evening and weekend work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills