Part-Time Program Director - Community & Fundraising Lead

lifewisecareers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director in Grand Rapids to lead and grow our LifeWise program by building partnerships with schools, churches, parents and community members. You will serve as a trusted representative of LifeWise Academy in the local community and help communicate the program's vision and impact.

You will coordinate fundraising efforts, lead donor communication and stewardship, recruit and support a team, oversee scheduling, enrollment and basic administrative

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful, but a heart for the mission is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches and community members.
• Serve as a trusted representative of LifeWise Academy in the local community.
• Communicate the vision and impact of the program.
• Coordinate local fundraising efforts and community giving campaigns.
• Lead donor communication, appreciation and stewardship.
• Conduct church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities and community outreach initiatives.
• Encourage ongoing financial partnerships to help sustain and grow the program.
• Utilize the LifeWise Academy fundraising strategies.
• Recruit, train, encourage and support team members.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families.
• Coordinate teams to ensure classes run smoothly and safely.
• Oversee communication, scheduling, enrollment and basic administrative tasks.
• Assist with budgeting, fundraising coordination and stewardship of resources.
• Maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Community engagement

Leadership

Communication

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director in Grand Rapids to lead and grow our LifeWise program by building partnerships with schools, churches, parents and community members. You will serve as a trusted representative of LifeWise Academy in the local community and help communicate the program's vision and impact.

You will coordinate fundraising efforts, lead donor communication and stewardship, recruit and support a team, oversee scheduling, enrollment and basic administrative