Part-Time Donor Engagement Specialist

lifewisecareers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate donor opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. This part-time, non-exempt role requires mature faith, strong communication, and leadership to engage supporters and advance the ministry.

You will serve as an ambassador, maintain donor records, report progress to leadership, and plan fundraising events with a private, church-aligned ethos.

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

Fundraising experience

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Advancement Officer to cultivate donor opportunities and manage a donor pipeline. This part-time, non-exempt role requires mature faith, strong communication, and leadership to engage supporters and advance the ministry.

You will serve as an ambassador, maintain donor records, report progress to leadership, and plan fundraising events with a private, church-aligned ethos.