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Development Coordinator

Part-time

The Great Lakes Children's Museum

Traverse City, MIPart-time$30/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$30/hr
Location
Traverse City, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Great Lakes Children's Museum seeks a Development Coordinator to grow philanthropic support as the museum expands its programs and plans for a future permanent home. Working with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Advancement Committee, the coordinator will support donor engagement, sponsorships, community partnerships, fundraising communications, and preparation for a future capital campaign. The role is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relationship BuildingTrust BuildingFollow-ThroughOrganizationDonor CultivationFundraising

Full job description

Development Coordinator | Great Lakes Children's Museum Part-Time | Approximately 20 hours/week | $30/hour | Traverse City, MI The Great Lakes Children's Museum is looking for a relationship builder to help us grow the philanthropic support for our next chapter. This is an exciting time for GLCM. Our attendance and programs are growing, our community reach is expanding, and we are planning for the Museum's future---including a future permanent home. We are seeking a Development Coordinator who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, spotting opportunities, and connecting donors and community partners with work that matters. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Advancement Committee, the Development Coordinator will help: - Cultivate and steward donors and prospective supporters - Strengthen annual giving and donor engagement - Develop corporate sponsorships and community partnerships - Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors and funders - Support donor communications, appeals, and impact stories - Engage board members in relationship-building and fundraising - Help prepare GLCM for a future capital campaign Who are we looking for? You might already work in nonprofit development---or your background might be in sales, business development, community relations, major gifts, or another relationship-focused field. More important than a particular job title is your ability to connect with people, build trust, follow through, stay organized, and get excited about introducing people to our mission. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for someone who wants to use their professional experience to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and the future of our community. Compensation: $30/hour Schedule: Approximately 20 hours/week with flexibility in scheduling Location: Great Lakes Children's Museum, Traverse City, Michigan If you enjoy building relationships and inspiring people to invest in something meaningful, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send a résumé and brief letter of interest to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 14, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Pay: From $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week Work Location: In person

How this job compares

Set against the 766 open Fundraising jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30/hr
  • US median$20–23/hr109 hourly ranges

This rate, $30/hr, is 41% above the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Fundraising hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Fundraising jobs in Michigan and 766 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Fundraising postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (514 postings).
Education
278 of the 766 open Fundraising jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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