Michigan Conservation Leader & Midwest Partnerships

The Nature Conservancy; Michigan; On-site; USD 185,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a visionary Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner to lead conservation strategy, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement across Michigan and the Midwest.

The role directs a large, multidisciplinary team, reports to the Midwest Division Director, and focuses on advancing 2030 conservation goals while cultivating and soliciting high-level donors and partners at state, regional, and global levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in conservation, non-profit, advocacy, or related for-profit sector.
• Extensive management experience including motivating and overseeing a large multidisciplinary team.
• Proven track record in cultivating and soliciting high-level donors to meet fundraising goals.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Effective presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences including donors, media, and partners.
• Experience with strategic fiscal management and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large multidisciplinary team across Michigan and Midwest, directing strategy, fundraising and board engagement.
• Act as primary spokesperson for TNC in Michigan to internal and external audiences.
• Cultivate donors and partners to achieve fundraising goals and support conservation programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Midwest leadership to align resources and advance the 2030 conservation goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fundraising

Communication

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a visionary Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner to lead conservation strategy, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement across Michigan and the Midwest.

The role directs a large, multidisciplinary team, reports to the Midwest Division Director, and focuses on advancing 2030 conservation goals while cultivating and soliciting high-level donors and partners at state, regional, and global levels.