Development Coordinator - Great Lakes Children's Museum
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 tracie@glcm.org.
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 14, 2026. Apply by October 14, 2026.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person