Chief Advancement Officer

Intentional Life Media; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intentional Life Media in Tucson seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships in support of the ministry’s mission.

You will design and execute development strategies, oversee prospect research and stewardship, and collaborate with programming, marketing, and finance to align resources with priorities, while representing the organization at events.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in philanthropic strategy, including annual giving and planned giving.
• Experience with donor lifecycle management and donor relations.
• Track record leading fundraising campaigns and major gift initiatives.
• Strong leadership for teams, budgets, and cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse donors and partners.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor management systems (CRM), and data-driven decisions.
• Alignment with a Christ-centered mission in a faith-based context.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of advancement, including fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• Design and execute comprehensive development strategies to grow philanthropic support.
• Oversee prospect research, donor stewardship, and relationship-building with supporters and foundations.
• Manage advancement team, set measurable goals, monitor performance, and report to senior leadership and the board.
• Collaborate with programming, marketing, and finance to align advancement with organizational priorities.
• Represent Intentional Life Media at events and cultivate networks within faith-based and nonprofit communities.

Skills

Philanthropy strategy

Donor lifecycle management

Campaign leadership

Team leadership

Communication & relationship-building

Fundraising best practices

CRM knowledge

Faith-based alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field

Job description

Intentional Life Media is a global Christian media ministry that grew from the original Family Life Radio, founded in a home basement to share the joy of God’s transforming work. Through music, teaching, and meaningful conversations, the organization provides uplifting, Christ-centered content that encourages people to live with intention. Over decades, it has become a trusted, multigenerational resource for households seeking guidance and encouragement in their daily walk with God. Today, Intentional Life Media focuses on building meaningful connections that help individuals move from darkness to purpose, kindling a deeper relationship with Christ. The ministry serves people in diverse circumstances who are looking for a welcoming, faith-filled community and a purposeful connection to God.

Role Description

The Chief Advancement Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Tucson Area, responsible for leading all aspects of advancement, including fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships for Intentional Life Media. This role oversees the design and execution of comprehensive development strategies to grow philanthropic support, including annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving initiatives aligned with the ministry’s mission. The Chief Advancement Officer manages prospect research, donor stewardship, and relationship-building with key supporters, foundations, and community partners, ensuring consistent and meaningful communication. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the advancement team, setting measurable goals, monitoring performance, preparing reports for senior leadership and the board, and collaborating closely with programming, marketing, and finance to align advancement efforts with organizational priorities. The role also involves representing Intentional Life Media at events, cultivating new networks within faith-based and nonprofit communities, and maintaining ethical, donor-centric practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in philanthropic strategy, including philanthropy, annual giving, and planned giving.
• Experience with donor lifecycle management, including prospect research and alumni or stakeholder relations.
• Proven ability to design and lead successful fundraising campaigns, major gift initiatives, and stewardship programs.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams, budgets, and cross-functional projects in advancement or development.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse donors and partners.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor management systems (CRM), and data-driven decision-making.
• Alignment with a Christ-centered mission and comfort working within a faith-based organizational context.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or