Going Pro Talent Fund: Jobs Available

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has received a generous grant from Michigan Works Macomb/St. Clair through the Going Pro Talent Fund to hire and train employees. Certain criteria apply for eligibility within Michigan Works and we can guide you through connecting with their team. To begin the application process, please submit your resume to maggie@wigs4kids.org -  We have the following positions available:

Events/Volunteers Coordinator - will learn how to prepare for, plan and execute events & fundraisers from within the organization and how to collaborate with third-party fundraisers. This trainee will also be taught volunteer management: from working with supporters on an individual level or groups at events onsite & in the community. They will become proficient at using GalaxyDigital; a new software program that will help them be successful at their job.

Digital Marketing Coordinator - trainees will be taught the basics of design if they have no prior digital marketing skills; then they will grow into more advanced work by creating TV slides, billboard artwork, program booklets, additional printed materials, etc. They will also learn about the charity's social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Youtube, etc and how to update them.

Finance/Quickbooks Coordinator - will work with our finance director to learn all aspects of utilizing Quickbooks; with a special focus on nonprofit accounting. This will include processing monetary gifts, merchandise purchases, in-kind donations of goods & services, etc. Support at events in the community by accepting donations, selling raffle tickets, managing silent auctions. During preparation for our annual elective audit for W4K, they will assist where needed.

Hair Donation Coordinator - They will work in the hair donation department and will help open hair donations sent to the organization from 65 countries around the world. While gaining an understanding of how to utilize Excel to log donations, send mass mail merges (digitally and hard mail) through Publisher/Outlook/Word. They will also learn how to process merchandise sales through Quickbooks and prepare merchandise for mailing. Packaging hair for shipping to the wig manufacturers.

Hospitality Coordinator - This is the first person guests interact with when they visit the Wellness Center or call. In hospitality, they will learn how to manage the front desk area; addressing phone calls, making appointments, reading & responding to emails, ordering wigs, tours of the facility, while providing a warm & welcoming environment for our guests.

Social Work Coordinator - They will shadow our social worker with permission from parents & children to learn how intake evaluations & counseling services are provided on an individual, group and family basis. Grief and loss counseling is also offered and the trainee will learn how to address this need when working with our families. They will participate in all group activities, classes, field trips.

The hair restoration specialist position is separate from the hair donation coordinator as outlined below:

Hair Restoration Specialist - Through the Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration certification program, licensed cosmetologists will learn wig measurement, ordering, cutting and styling. Training will be facilitated by Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO. Trainees will learn that the program is more than providing a hair replacement system; we also support the psychological, social & emotional healing of our kids. Upon completion, each individual will be evaluated and certification awarded. More information can be found here: https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/cuts-4-a-cause.html

Save the Date for our 22nd Annual Gala

We typically host our signature event in September since it is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, however we have chosen to have our 22nd Annual Gala on Thursday, August 14, 2025 since kids aren't in school at that time and we have a lot of them at...

Building Progress Updates

Our builder from Calico Construction and subcontractors have been making progress on the addition at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. The next step is to have baseboards and cabinets included in the space to help us keep more...

Marketing Assistant Position Available

Do you have a passion for helping others? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is looking for a Marketing Assistant to support our community outreach efforts and make a difference in the lives of children experiencing hair loss due to illness &...

More Performance Metrics from 2024

Our vision at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has lead us to become a leading Wellness Center in Michigan where families of children diagnosed with short-or-long term hair loss can receive help at no charge through wigs and support services. We...

CDBG Macomb Township Hearing

Our third Community Development Block Grant hearing this week was located in Macomb Township where Christina Droz, our Finance Director shared information about the wigs & support services we have provided to over 20 families in need from the...

Shelby Township CDBG Hearing

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan had another great opportunity for outreach this week at the Community Development Block Grant hearing in Shelby Township. We have served several families from their area and they have generously provided funding in...

CEO & Thought Leadership

We are always open to growing in the nonprofit sector and were fortunate to attend a virtual workshop on CEO & Thought Leadership, presented by the National Association for Business Resources. We learned from Jennifer Kluge, President & CEO...

Wig Recipient Diagnosis Facts

Fast facts: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps children between the ages of 3 to 18 at no charge throughout Michigan who are losing hair from cancer treatment, alopecia, trichotillomania, and other medical conditions; burns, blood & skin...

Wig Recipients Helped in 55 Counties

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan services the entire state of Michigan including the upper peninsula, accepting referrals from hospitals, burn clinics, pediatricians, dermatologists, schools, churches and civic groups. In 2024, 30% of the children...

Mount Clemens CDBG Hearing

The Community Development Block Grant initiative distributes funds to improve infrastructure, make housing accessible and address critical community needs affecting residents. Public service activities, including our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...

Shopping at Kroger Supports Our Cause

Shopping and supporting a great cause at the same time is a win-win! Sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards program and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at no additional cost to you. Our organization...

Star Patches for Scouts

Do you have a Girl Scout in your family? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan star patches are a perfect addition to their vest when they make a contribution that benefits the children in our program. This could honor your scout for growing their hair...

Sponsoring Snuggly Hats to Keep Kids Warm

With the arctic chill making its way through Michigan, one of the ways you can support our kids is by making a $10 donation to sponsor a warm, snuggly hat. Fact: we lose about 40% of our body heat through our head and hats keep our kids warm all...

Meet Chloe, One of our Wig Recipients

Chloe is 8 years old and first came to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program in 2019 after being diagnosed with alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Since then, she has received several wigs over the years, attended tea...

Benefits of Volunteering

Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact? Volunteering with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan gives you the opportunity to help Michigan children, meet new friends and learn new skills! If you would like to sign up, please fill out an online...
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