Virginia State Director

LifeWise Academy • Richmond, VA

1d • $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

State Directors are entrepreneurial, growth minded individuals with two primary areas of focus: Program Growth and Advancement. We are looking for a high-capacity individual that possesses the strategic vision to integrate these two pillars simultaneously. Program Growth includes developing grassroots community interest while building a network of local and regional leaders to help amplify the LifeWise message across your state. Advancement focuses on developing new and managing current donor relationships, high-level strategic partnerships, and government relations.

At the end of the day, you can influence others to get things done. Most importantly, you know this isn't just your career. It's a chance to do something meaningful. A chance to serve others. And a chance to make a life-changing impact on students with the Gospel.

Requirements

• A mature personal Christian faith that is consistent with the LifeWise Statement of Faith.
• Self-Starter/Entrepreneur- the ability to thrive in an autonomous remote environment. Maintain high daily activity without the need of daily supervision.
• Established residency in the state of Virginia (ideally centrally located, e.g., Richmond metro area).
• A communicator - exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence.
• Previous sales and/or fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience in management and people leadership a plus.
• Extensive experience collaborating with ministry personnel, C-suite executives, and community leaders.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM tool), Google Workspace, project management tools, and consultative growth/sales methodologies.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, resilient, and persevering, ensuring success in challenging environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel statewide including a minimum of one overnight stay per week (more at times).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson throughout the state, introducing people to the concept of LifeWise and guiding communities through the process of launching a LifeWise program.
• Connect with existing networks of ministries, churches, and organizations, as well as recruiting local volunteers to help cultivate grassroots community interest and start local programs.
• Conduct regular "LifeWise 101" informational meetings throughout your state to raise awareness, grow community support, and identify local leaders.
• Analyze data and trends to Identify strategic communities which can help accelerate growth momentum across the state.
• Develop and execute growth strategies while using Salesforce to track performance and manage consistent and timely follow up tasks to achieve quarterly and annual goals.
• Lead the entire fundraising lifecycle—from identifying new partnership opportunities and leads within the state to final presentation and closing.
• Proactively "hunt" for new philanthropic leads by leveraging state-wide professional networks and community connections.
• Deliver compelling, 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, effective financial invitations.
• Build long-term, high-trust relationships with existing partners, moving them toward transformational, multi-year commitments.
• Meet or exceed significant annual revenue targets through individual solicitations and strategic statewide events

Benefits

• Competitive base salary beginning at $90,000, adjusted for experience and scope, plus additional bonus potential based on measurable performance outcomes
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees
• Retirement plan, including employer match
• Unlimited PTO for qualified employees

What This Job Offers

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