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This position will be a key leader in a global fundraising campaign and is responsible for producing measurable conservation results, while leading a large, multidisciplinary team of professionals across the state. They serve as the primary spokesperson for TNC in Michigan to internal and external audiences (including public and private donors, media, the business community, the Michigan Board of Trustees, community leaders and other partners, government agencies and officials and staff).
They cultivate those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision.
The Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner sets objectives and manages the performance of a large and collaborative team with a focus on strategy development, fundraising and managing the Board of Trustees. They work together across teams as they cultivate and solicit high-level donors (private and public) to meet fundraising goals.
Additionally, this role supports conservation programs and initiatives, organization visibility, policy and government relations, the management of staff and the financial health of the business unit.
The Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner also collaborates with peer Midwest Executive Directors and the Midwest Division Director (known as the Midwest Board of Partners) in helping shape the strategy, development and execution of cross-boundary efforts within the Midwest and globally, including the contribution of financial and human resources.
Along with other members of the Midwest Board of Partners, the Michigan Executive Director supports the Midwest 2030 conservation goals , and sponsors one or more conservation strategy and functional area teams at the regional level. They help align their team’s work to secure and deploy sufficient resources and capacity to achieve the Midwest’s maximum contribution to TNC’s 2030 conservation goals.
The Michigan Executive Director and Midwest Partner creates a healthy work environment for all TNC staff in the state and supports coordinated staff development across the region. This position reports to the Midwest Division Director and works in partnership with the Midwest Board of Partners and the Michigan Board of Trustees.
Location: Within Michigan, preference for the greater Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Grand Rapids areas.
Are you looking for work that you can believe in? At TNC, we strive to embody a philosophy of “Work That You Can Believe In” where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience leading a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional leadership skills, with a strong background in high-level fundraising. They must be a compelling storyteller and talented communicator who can successfully use these talents to fundraise, build consensus and speak about TNC’s mission, vision and work—from state, regional and global perspective. This role must be able to effectively engage a wide range of partners, while constantly building and engaging the volunteer Board of Trustees.
This position requires a person with deep self-confidence tempered by genuine humility. They must have an ambitious yet collaborative nature. They must be very high-energy, intelligent, abstract thinkers willing to take bold, calculated risks while balancing the need to make transparent decisions in a matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment. They must have very high emotional intelligence and be compassionate but also able to make tough decisions while being equitable, fair and inclusive.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of Michigan and the Midwest.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program . Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page . Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Compensation
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $185,000 - $218,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC.
Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
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