Strategic Leader, Mission Advancement

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in St. Louis seeks an Executive Director of Mission Advancement to lead all aspects of charitable giving, donor engagement, and strategic philanthropy for domestic and international mission initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief Mission Officer, you will supervise a 40+ team, develop sustainable funding streams, and build partnerships with congregations, donors, and leaders while upholding biblical stewardship and nonprofit best practices.

Qualifications

Active membership in good standing in an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod's Constitution, Bylaws, and policies;
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree strongly preferred;
Advanced education or certification in fundraising or development/advancement best practices (e.g. CFRE) strongly preferred;
Six or more years of experience in development/fund raising, management, public relations, marketing or administration.

Responsibilities

Ensure all aspects of MADV’s work are performed in a manner consistent with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, LCMS Board of Directors policies, professional ethical standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and nonprofit best practices.
Design, document and adjust corporate Synod’s comprehensive advancement strategy grounded in appreciative inquiry and response, with an aim to achieve the goals identified by Synod national office executive leadership.
Develop and maintain crucial supportive contributor bases and funding streams that sustainably support the Synod’s work in domestic mission, international mission, church worker recruitment/formation and accompanying leadership and infrastructure.
Provide key leadership and accountability for all aspects of MADV performance while supervising the efforts of the MADV team and all its members, cultivating a positive work environment that embodies trust, collaboration and inspiration toward the pursuit and achievement of MADV goals.
Ensure that Advancement staff receive appropriate training and mentoring; identify and implement appropriate processes, policies and organizational structures for maximum efficiency, consistent achievement of MADV goals and strong levels of team satisfaction.
Foster a team culture within MADV that is appropriately focused on establishing and strengthening mutually beneficial, long-term connections with constituents, donors, potential donors and influencers.
Provide direction that leverages deep understanding of Synod’s philanthropic environment and use of key performance indicators, success metrics and information technology to assist in the achievement of MADV goals.
Identify and develop innovative partnerships and working arrangements that advance the future work and capacity of MADV and corporate Synod operations, doing so in ways that increase engagement and joy within the Synod and her workers, congregations, schools and congregants.
Ensure that biblical stewardship principles are applied throughout the operation of the MADV unit, including the design of the unit budget proposals and oversight/control of actual expenditures.
Exert positive Synod leadership and collaboration in working relationships pertaining to advancement leadership and advancement initiatives with all other units in corporate Synod and in other LCMS agencies, auxiliaries and RSOs.