CityWide Director

LifeWise Academy • Memphis, TN

4h

About The Position

The Memphis CityWide Director is an entrepreneurial, growth-minded leader with two primary areas of focus: Program Growth and Advancement. The role develops grassroots community interest and builds a network of local and regional leaders to amplify the LifeWise message across the city. It also develops new donor relationships, manages existing donor relationships, and builds high-level strategic partnerships.

The director serves as a citywide ambassador and spokesperson, guides teams through launching LifeWise programs, oversees the health and stability of existing programs, and leads fundraising and partnership development. The role calls for a high-capacity leader who can cast vision, build and coach teams, communicate effectively, work autonomously, and influence people toward meaningful action in support of students and the gospel.

Requirements

• Mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle routinely shifting demands.
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset; ability to thrive autonomously and maintain high daily activity without daily supervision.
• Exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence.
• Extensive experience in fundraising, sales, or advancement leadership.
• Experience in management and people leadership.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or a similar CRM tool and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson throughout the city, introducing people to LifeWise and guiding teams through launching a LifeWise program.
• Oversee existing LifeWise programs and ensure their health and stability.
• Connect with ministries, churches, organizations, and local volunteers to cultivate grassroots community interest and start local programs.
• Conduct regular LifeWise 101 informational meetings to raise awareness, grow community support, and identify local leaders.
• Lead the fundraising lifecycle, from identifying partnership opportunities and leads through presentations and closing.
• Identify philanthropic leads through citywide professional networks and community connections.
• Deliver vision-driven presentations to C-suite executives, high-net-worth individuals, and high-capacity community groups.
• Host and lead multiple events throughout the year, ensuring high-quality attendee experiences and clear financial invitations.
• Build long-term, high-trust relationships with existing partners and encourage transformational, multi-year commitments.
• Meet or exceed significant annual revenue targets through individual solicitations and strategic statewide events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees.
• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed