Executive Director & Midwest Partner: Conservation Leader & Fundraiser

The Nature Conservancy (All); United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the United States seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner. You will guide a large, multidisciplinary team, drive fundraising efforts with major donors, and represent TNC to diverse constituencies from state to global levels.

You will build strategy, ensure financial health, and align programs with 2030 conservation goals while working across teams and with the Midwest Board of Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena, nonprofit sector, advocacy, or related for‑profit area.
• Extensive management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage the performance of a large multidisciplinary team.
• Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting high‑level donors to reach fundraising goals, which is a priority for this position.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Effective presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences, including high‑level donors, the media, the business community, board members, outside partners, staff or equivalent that lead to desired outcomes.
• Experience with strategic fiscal management, including long‑term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multidisciplinary team across the state and shape strategy, fundraising and program priorities.
• Cultivate and solicit high‑level donors to meet fundraising goals and drive conservation impact.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for TNC in Michigan to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with regional and global leaders to align cross‑boundary efforts and resources.
• Balance transparent decision‑making in a matrixed environment while supporting staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Public speaking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the United States seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner. You will guide a large, multidisciplinary team, drive fundraising efforts with major donors, and represent TNC to diverse constituencies from state to global levels.

You will build strategy, ensure financial health, and align programs with 2030 conservation goals while working across teams and with the Midwest Board of Partners.