Job Description
Do you believe that housing is a human right? Become part of an expanding team of dedicated professionals working to help Detroit residents stay in their homes through eviction defense, homeownership opportunities, and housing stability programs.
At United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), the Development Manager plays an important role in supporting the organization’s fundraising and development efforts. Working under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and the Executive Director, the Development Manager will help implement fundraising strategies, manage grant development and reporting, and coordinate donor engagement activities that support UCHC’s mission and programs.
This role is ideal for a development professional who enjoys writing, coordinating complex projects, and working collaboratively across departments to secure resources that support meaningful community impact.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Grant Development & Reporting
Coordinate grant calendar and funding pipeline with Grant team.
Draft and/or edit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports as required at the direction of the Executive Director or COO.
Coordinate internal information needed for proposals and reporting.
Fundraising Operations
Maintain tracking systems for foundations, corporations, and government funders.
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.
Track grant outcomes and assist in maintaining accurate fundraising records and reporting.
Donor & Funder Engagement
Support relationship management with current and prospective funders.
Coordinate meetings with foundations, corporations, and other stakeholders.
Prepare briefing materials and background information for leadership meetings with donors and funders.
Communications & Public Awareness
Lead planning and execution of UCHC’s Annual Dinner and related fundraising event activities.
Assist with the development of materials that highlight the impact of UCHC programs.
Campaigns & Fundraising Initiatives
Assist in coordinating fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and agency awareness efforts.
Support development-related events and fundraising initiatives.
Organizational Collaboration
Work closely with program and administrative staff to ensure accurate representation of program activities in fundraising materials.
Contribute to cross-department coordination to support the organization’s funding goals.
Additional Duties
Other duties as necessary to support the overall stability and sustainability of the organization.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related fields.
Development/Fundraising: 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or fundraising preferred. Candidates without the full range of experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate a strong interest, willingness to learn, and potential to success in supporting nonprofit fundraising initiatives. Proven success supporting fundraising for a nonprofit organization required.
Relationship Building: Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally
Project Leadership: Experience in planning and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes. Tracking and reporting on progress to senior managers.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current funder relationships and to forge new ones.
Communications: Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences.
Collaboration: Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. CRM experience a plus.
Job Specifics
Job Specifics:
Department: Development Office
Job Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday with flexibility (Hybrid)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Detroit, MI
Working Conditions
Hybrid work schedule may be considered based on program needs and client engagement, occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Employment Benefits
Employment Benefits
Employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and group life insurance, with PPO options available
Generous PTO program
Generous holiday program
A focus on work/life balance
Employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and group life insurance. A 403(b)-retirement savings plan is offered. Generous PTO and holiday programs, with a strong focus on work-life balance.
About the Organization
United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) is a nonprofit comprehensive housing assistance organization that has provided a variety of housing-related services to Detroit's low- income residents since 1973.
Interested candidates should send an employment application, cover letter, and position-specific résumé to employment@uchcdetroit.org.