Donor Relations Lead — Part-Time Outreach & Stewardship

lifewisecareers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (employer match)

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate donors and manage a donor pipeline in a part‑time capacity. The role emphasizes ministry impact, fundraising strategy, and clear communication with supporters.

You will work with the program director and leadership to renew gifts, coordinate donor stewardship, and report progress while representing LifeWise Academy in communities and churches.

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the What We Believe section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the What We Believe section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Leadership experience in either a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Experience in a fundraising position or other related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a LifeWise ambassador, introducing the concept of LifeWise Academy and cultivating 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.
• Participate in each step of the donor pipeline and maintain an organized system for donor stewardship by updating constituent records in the LifeWise customer relationship management system.
• Provide regular reporting of major gift progress to the program director and leadership board.
• Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts.
• Participate in the planning and execution of the fundraising events and follow up with donors in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active church participant

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate donors and manage a donor pipeline in a part‑time capacity. The role emphasizes ministry impact, fundraising strategy, and clear communication with supporters.

You will work with the program director and leadership to renew gifts, coordinate donor stewardship, and report progress while representing LifeWise Academy in communities and churches.