Faith-Driven Donor Relations & Advancement Officer

lifewisecareers; Bradford (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy seeks a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. This part-time role requires strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with active church involvement. You will steward donors, report progress to leadership, and help plan fundraising events.

The position emphasizes a mature faith and alignment with LifeWise’s beliefs, offering meaningful impact and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• A mature Christian faith aligned with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in a local church whose doctrine aligns with LifeWise Academy Faith.
• Leadership experience in professional or volunteer roles.
• Experience in fundraising or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a LifeWise ambassador and cultivate donor interest.
• Effectively communicate LifeWise's vision, mission and priorities to prospective donors.
• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting regularly with them.
• Maintain donor records in the LifeWise CRM and provide updates to leadership.
• Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and follow up with donors.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising experience

Job description

LifeWise Academy seeks a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. This part-time role requires strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with active church involvement. You will steward donors, report progress to leadership, and help plan fundraising events.

The position emphasizes a mature faith and alignment with LifeWise’s beliefs, offering meaningful impact and part-time hours.