Part-Time Donor Advancement Officer

lifewisecareers; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer (part-time) to cultivate donors and manage a growing pipeline. You will represent LifeWise, communicate its vision, and build relationships with supporters and volunteers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mature faith, active church involvement, leadership experience, and a track record in fundraising; proficiency with donor management systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with LifeWise Academy's beliefs.
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with LifeWise Academy's beliefs.
• Leadership experience in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Experience in a fundraising position or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a LifeWise ambassador, introducing the LifeWise Academy concept 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 in the CRM.
• Provide regular reporting of major gift progress to the program director and leadership board.
• Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts.
• Participate in planning and execution of fundraising events and follow up with donors in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer (part-time) to cultivate donors and manage a growing pipeline. You will represent LifeWise, communicate its vision, and build relationships with supporters and volunteers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mature faith, active church involvement, leadership experience, and a track record in fundraising; proficiency with donor management systems is a plus.