Donor Relations & Outreach Volunteer

lifewisecareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer for donor cultivation and pipeline management. This part-time role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and relational engagement with supporters and churches.

You will oversee donor portfolios, report progress to leadership, and assist in planning fundraising events. Ideal candidates are mature in faith, active in a local church, and experienced in fundraising or related fields.

Qualifications

• Mature Christian faith aligned 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 roles.
• Experience in fundraising or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as LifeWise ambassador, introducing LifeWise Academy and cultivating interest.
• Communicate LifeWise vision, mission and priorities to prospective donors.
• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting regularly with supporters.
• Maintain donor records in LifeWise CRM and steward relationships.
• Provide regular reporting on major gift progress to leadership.
• Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts.
• Plan and participate in fundraising events and follow up with donors.

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer for donor cultivation and pipeline management. This part-time role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and relational engagement with supporters and churches.

You will oversee donor portfolios, report progress to leadership, and assist in planning fundraising events. Ideal candidates are mature in faith, active in a local church, and experienced in fundraising or related fields.