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TART Trails, Inc.

Development Director

Pay: $90,000–$140,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Traverse City, MI (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A Fundraising Manager manages fundraising for an organization. Develops and implements fundraising strategies that include online fundraising, mail and email campaigns, grant writing and fundraising events. May develop relationships with large donors.

$112,888 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Development Director Development Director Posted 3 days ago Deadline to Apply 09/11/2026 Company Location Traverse City, MI Work Location Hybrid Company TART Trails, Inc. Employer Contact

Sarah Zdanowski Email:

info@traversetrails.org

Phone:

231.941.4300 Employment Basis Full Time Salary Type Annual Salary Range $90,000 - $140,000 Employer Type Nonprofit Experience Level 6-10 years Education Level Bachelor's Degree TART Trails seeks an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as its next Development Director. This full-time position leads and executes TART Trails' comprehensive philanthropic fundraising strategy in support of the organization's immediate and long-term priorities. The Development Director reports to the CEO and manages a team of development professionals. The position is responsible for developing and managing fundraising strategies across individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundations, planned giving, endowment development, and capital campaigns. The Development Director will cultivate, steward, and strengthen relationships with donors and prospects; lead major gift and donor engagement efforts; oversee fundraising events and initiatives; and work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to grow philanthropic investment in TART Trails' mission. This is an exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $90,000-$140,000, commensurate with background and experience. TART Trails offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 403(b) match, paid vacation, sick and family leave, health insurance, and a flexible work schedule.