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Development Director
Posted 4/8/2024
Anchor Bay Woods Preserve. Drayton Plains Nature Center. Salt River Nature Center. Sutherland Nature Sanctuary. Springbrook Farm Conservation Easement. These are just a few of the projects Six Rivers has completed, with many more on the books and in the pipeline. A legacy of land for people, for wildlife, for nature, for generations to come. Bring your passion and your skills to help lead preservation of the Nature Near You in Southeastern Michigan. Six Rivers Land Conservancy is seeking an experienced and passionate Development Director to drive investments in conserving the land waters that make the places we live special, to help lead the organization to the next level and to prepare for a leadership transition in the coming years.
Position: Development Director
Organization: Six Rivers Land Conservancy
Location: Oakland Township, Michigan (Primarily in person)
About Us:
Six Rivers Land Conservancy seeks an experienced Development Director to lead our fund development efforts and contribute to building capacity. Since 1991, we've been conserving and connecting natural areas in Metro Detroit's northern tier. As a regional institution, we're expanding, and we need a dynamic individual to champion our mission.
Responsibilities:
As Development Director, you'll guide the organization to meet financial goals, cultivate relationships with donors, lead annual giving programs, and prepare for future campaigns. Engage staff, board members, and volunteers to achieve fundraising objectives. Oversee grant-seeking, coordinate events, and generate timely reports on progress.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, three years of successful fundraising leadership, familiarity with major gifts and campaigns, and non-profit leadership experience. Excellent communication, planning, and interpersonal skills are crucial.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, the starting salary is $80,000-$95,000, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, and matching SIMPLE IRA retirement benefits.
Apply:
If you possess the passion and required skills, submit your resume and a cover letter describing how you will leave a lasting natural legacy with Six Rivers to info@sixriversrlc.org. Open until filled.
Six Rivers Land Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
