Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan
The Fair Housing Center seeks a fundraising, communications, and events coordinator. This position will work directly with our Associate Director to plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive fundraising program, as well as amplify our general fair housing education and outreach efforts.
Organization
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan is a nonprofit civil rights organization working to investigate illegal housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, income source, and student status. Based in Ypsilanti and with a satellite office in Lansing, we cover ten counties: Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include
• Managing and optimizing the organization’s Salesforce CRM to support donor relations, fundraising initiatives, and membership tracking, including data entry, reporting, integrations with other platforms, and general system maintenance;
• Coordinating virtual and in-person events. Creating and sending out training/event registration materials (including graphics) and coordinating event materials;
• Tabling/outreach at community events
• Creation of paid digital and print media
• Management of e-newsletter (Mailchimp) platform
• Coordinate the annual print newsletter, including design, content, working with the printer, and mailing;
• Drafting of donor communications for both print and email appeals;
• Collaborating on fundraising strategy and tracking results;
• Marketing events (print and online);
• Posting email, web, and social media updates;
• Assist the Associate Director with seeking new corporate/foundation funding sources and maintaining relationships with current/past donors.
Required Skills
• Ability and desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Great attention to detail
• The ability to think creatively
• Knowledge of Classy or equivalent online donation and registration app
• Strong online application skills, including Canva, Google, and WordPress
• Experience with planning and posting on social media
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Database (CRM) knowledge- preferably Salesforce
• Ability to work in a team and on your own
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Desired Experience
B.A. or equivalent experience. One to three years of relevant experience is preferred. Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated commitment to civil rights. Volunteer experience.
The salary range is $50,000 to $55,000, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and holidays. There will be a combination of in-person and remote work.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kristen Cuhran Fuller (she/her/hers) at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those received before January 31, 2025.
We are always recruiting part-time, as-needed, paid, or volunteer civil rights testers.
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan (FHC), in order to advance the cause of fair housing and to help secure the legal rights of complainants who allege violations of state or federal laws, enters into “agreements” with certain private practice attorneys. Those attorneys, referred to as “FHC Cooperating Attorneys”, agree to accept FHC-referred cases in accordance with the terms outlined by the Fair Housing Center.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an FHC Cooperating Attorney, please contact Executive Director Pam Kisch at 1-877-979-FAIR or email pkisch@fhcmichigan.org.
Spread the word about our services by putting up fliers and distributing materials. We have printable versions of brochures and fliers available on our site or contact us if you’d like already printed materials for you or your organization.
We are always looking for help on our Event Planning Committee. Our goal is to hold multiple fundraising and outreach events each year, including our annual Fair Housing Breakfast. Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.
Are you passionate about the fight for fair housing? Do you have experience working with non-profit organizations or legal services, or have another skillset you may like to contribute to the FHC? Consider serving on our Board of Directors! Contact Kristen at kcuhran@fhcmichigan.org for more information.