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Grand Traverse Pavilions · 4 hours ago

Executive Director of Development and Community Engagement

Traverse City, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

Grand Traverse Pavilions is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as their Executive Director of Development and Community Engagement. This executive-level role is responsible for leading all fundraising, philanthropic, and community engagement efforts, overseeing donor relations, grant development, and communications.

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Hiring Manager

Levi Petrone

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual and long-term revenue goals

Develop and manage all fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation efforts, and grant initiatives

Build and steward strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners

Oversee marketing, communications, and brand strategy to ensure consistent, mission-aligned messaging

Serve as the primary media and public relations liaison for the organization

Oversee volunteer engagement and stewardship initiatives

Develop and manage budgets for development, communications, and engagement activities

Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to development and communications staff

Partner with executive leadership and the Foundation Board on strategic planning and advancement initiatives

Ensure timely donor acknowledgment, reporting, and stewardship

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor relationsCommunity engagementBudget managementLeadership skillsProject managementCommunication skillsCertified Fund Raising ExecutivePublic representationRelationship-building skills