Donor Relations & Kingdom Advancement Officer

lifewisecareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer for a part-time role to cultivate donor opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. The ideal candidate demonstrates spiritual maturity, active church involvement, and strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

The position emphasizes fundraising responsibilities, donor stewardship, and coordination of fundraising events, with the goal of advancing the LifeWise mission and engaging supporters in meaningful ministry.

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in a local church whose doctrine aligns with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Leadership experience in professional or volunteer capacity
• Experience in a fundraising position or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a LifeWise ambassador, introducing LifeWise Academy and cultivating donor interest
• Effectively communicate the vision, mission and priorities of LifeWise to prospective donors
• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting with prospects, ambassadors and donors regularly
• Maintain an organized donor stewardship system by updating records in the LifeWise CRM
• Provide regular reporting of major gift progress to the program director and leadership board
• Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts
• Plan and execute fundraising events and follow up with donors

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer for a part-time role to cultivate donor opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. The ideal candidate demonstrates spiritual maturity, active church involvement, and strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

The position emphasizes fundraising responsibilities, donor stewardship, and coordination of fundraising events, with the goal of advancing the LifeWise mission and engaging supporters in meaningful ministry.