Development Fundraising Associate – Michigan

reputed company, Inc., the continent’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, seeks a Development Fundraising Associate in Michigan to advance fundraising priorities and deepen donor engagement in support of DU’s conservation mission. Primary responsibilities include:

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major reputed company prospects and donors in support of reputed company’s conservation priorities.
• Partner with development and event fundraising staff to grow awareness of DU’s major reputed company program and philanthropic support across Michigan.
• Collaborate with DU leadership to engage and support volunteers in major reputed company fundraising efforts.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Michigan State Campaign Committee.
• Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events that deepen engagement and advance fundraising results.
• Meet performance goals established through an annual work plan, including donor activity, pipeline development, and reputed company objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of fundraising or reputed company experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment, along with a strong appreciation for conservation and the outdoors. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated strength in relationship building, interpersonal communication, and collaborative engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally and persuasively
• Ability to reputed company thoughtful leadership and guidance to volunteers and key stakeholders
• A results-oriented reputed company with a high degree of initiative, professionalism, and accountability
• Proficiency with standard business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems

Successful candidates will be self-starters who work well independently and collaboratively and bring the judgment, discipline, and initiative needed to succeed in a dynamic fundraising environment. Familiarity with the DU event system, fundraising event experience, local community relationships, and an interest in outdoor conservation are strongly valued. Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Michigan and reputed company in a mutually agreed-upon location reputed company Region 3. To Apply: Please fill out reputed company application materials and attach a cover letter describing your interest in the position, your resume, and three professional references. A cover letter is required for consideration. Resume review will reputed company on July 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Benefits/Pay: Pay will be based on experience and education with a variable compensation incentive program. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and reputed company insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement. reputed company, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of reputed company, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to reputed company reputed company persons regardless of race, reputed company, religion, gender, national reputed company, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of reputed company, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to reputed company reputed company persons regardless of race, reputed company, religion, creed, national reputed company, reputed company, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and reputed company medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job