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# Development Manager

- **Company:** Fenner, Inc.
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $55,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Raiser's Edge, Data Management
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41fb8c9db6d506d7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
 * Minimum two (2) years of fundraising or related field experience required
 * Three (3) or more years of professional fundraising experience preferred
 * Supervisory and management experience preferred
 * Ability to work in fast-paced collaborative environment
 * Highly organized with ability to effectively multi-task
 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
 * Quantitative reasoning and data management skills
 * Proven record of successful relationship-based income generation

## Description

At Fenner Conservancy, we connect people with nature through conservation, education, and stewardship. Located in the heart of Lansing, Michigan, we operate both the historic destination Fenner Nature Center which includes public nature interpretation, festivals, environmental programming, and venue rentals; and Fenner Nature Preschool which now includes two locations, one of which is the first all-outdoor preschool in Michigan. We rely on income from grants, donations, and program fees to support our ongoing services to the community.

The Development Director is responsible for achieving donor-based fund development goals to advance the long-term financial sustainability of the organization. Key activities include leading the cultivation of relationships with supporters, identifying potential donors, soliciting donations, and managing acknowledgement and recognition of donations. Duties also include related fundraising and stakeholder development. Strong organizational support for the position includes an attainable fund development plan, a board-led Fundraising Committee, and an Executive Director with extensive fundraising and management experience.

This is an exempt, full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week. Scheduled work is generally within normal business hours, with occasional earlier mornings, evenings, and weekends required as needed. This position reports to the Executive Director. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to director@mynaturecenter.org, Fund Development (70%):

 * Implement Fund Development Plan including donor development, solicitations, and related activities, such as annual seasonal appeals, ongoing solicitations, donor cultivation, etc.
 * Collaborate with staff to identify and develop prospects and donors to increase fundraising capacity
 * Manage recruitment and coordination of volunteers
 * Manage donor database and donor communications
 * Track and report fundraising activities and performance
 * Secure donations to optimize lifetime value of donors to the organization

Strategic Development (20%):

 * Collaborate with Executive Director and Fundraising Committee to set and achieve fundraising goals
 * Assist with stakeholder relationship development to advance the organization's strategic goals
 * Collaborate with staff and stakeholders on organizational activities

Other Duties (10%):

 * Other duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned.
 * This Position Description does not include all tasks that may be completed in this position. Duties may be added, removed, or modified at any time.


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