Advancement Officer

LifeWise Academy•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered, results-driven, and detail-oriented Advancement Officer to join their team. This part-time position is responsible for cultivating advancement opportunities and managing a pipeline of donors. The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature, active church participant with excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to do something meaningful, serve others, and make a life-changing impact on students with the gospel.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fundraising position or other related field

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