The Mackinac Center for Public Policy's Advancement Department seeks a highly organized and proactive Advancement Data Specialist to serve as a central resource for donor data management, reporting, and constituent services. Reporting to the Advancement Database Manager, this in-office role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's donor database, supporting event administration, generating reports, and serving as the primary point of contact for general constituent inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and comfortable working across multiple functions within a fast-paced advancement environment.
Responsibilities
Database Management
Event Administration
Administrative Support
Qualifications
Why Join Us?
The Mackinac Center is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting sound answers to state and local policy questions. We advance liberty and opportunity for all people by developing free-market policies, challenging government overreach and influencing public opinion. Our goal is to persuade policymakers to act in the broad public interest rather than narrow private or government interests. Advancing this mission is a team of 45 full-time employees, a 50-member Board of Scholars, and an annual operating budget of $13 million.
The Mackinac Center offers competitive salary and benefits including but not limited to health, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), employer-paid life insurance policy, short & long-term disability coverage, 403(b) retirement account with employer match, and 30 days paid time off, in addition to 10 paid holidays per year.
Application Process
To apply, please submit a résumé and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position to:
Sarah VandeLaar
Vice President for People and Operations
Email: careers@mackinac.org
Fax: (989) 631-0964
Candidates who advance beyond the initial interview stage may be asked to complete a Mackinac-provided skills assessment as part of the selection process.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those whom we are considering for an interview. No telephone calls, please.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams.
For more information about the Mackinac Center please visit