Executive Director of Mission Advancement

WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD•New Ulm, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Luther College (MLC) is seeking a relational and strategic Executive Director of Mission Advancement to lead fundraising efforts, strengthen donor relationships, and align philanthropic support with the College’s mission and priorities. This role is uniquely positioned to connect advancement relationships with lifelong ministry impact, helping donors see how their support strengthens the preparation and service of workers in the public ministry. The ideal candidate approaches stewardship as a ministry responsibility, emphasizing faithfulness, gratitude, and long-term relationship care over transactional outcomes. A strong, mission-driven leader who is energized by building relationships and engaging donors will find this role especially meaningful as they collaborate with a high-performing, small team and work alongside alumni, congregations, and supporters to advance MLC’s mission.

Requirements

4 Year Degree
Relational and strategic leadership skills
Experience in fundraising
Ability to strengthen donor relationships
Ability to align philanthropic support with mission and priorities
Mission-driven leadership
Energized by building relationships and engaging donors

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education setting
Experience in a faith-based organization

Responsibilities

Lead fundraising efforts
Strengthen donor relationships
Align philanthropic support with the College’s mission and priorities
Connect advancement relationships with lifelong ministry impact
Help donors see how their support strengthens the preparation and service of workers in the public ministry
Approach stewardship as a ministry responsibility, emphasizing faithfulness, gratitude, and long-term relationship care over transactional outcomes
Collaborate with a high-performing, small team
Work alongside alumni, congregations, and supporters to advance MLC’s mission