The Nature Conservancy · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Development
Michigan, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$79K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. The Associate Director of Development will build relationships with major gift prospects and manage a portfolio of qualified donors to achieve significant fundraising goals.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Building a portfolio of 100 – 125 qualified donors
Developing relationships with major gift prospects
Responsible for 125 visits and 225 – 375 moves annually
Achieving an annual fundraising goal of $500,000 or more
Connecting donor interests to TNC’s projects in Michigan and beyond
Responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities
Listening for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts
Providing opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving
Working closely with the development team and involving appropriate partners
Using the Conservancy’s donor database
Participating in the development of proposals
Engaging volunteers within formal and/or informal networks
Traveling frequently to meet with donors around the state
Participating in organizational meetings and trainings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents
Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (13)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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