Chief Advancement Officer
Chief Advancement Officer
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$ 90000 - 115000
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Position: Chief Advancement Officer
Department: Advancement
Schedule: Fulltime Exempt
LNI: 8810 Clerical Office Employees NOC
Pay Range: $90000 $115000 DOE
Position Description:
The Chief of Advancement (COA) leads Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) fundraising donor relations marketing and communication efforts to advance the organizations mission. This executive role provides strategic oversight and of all philanthropic initiatives ensuring financial sustainability and effective engagement with donors churches businesses and the community. The COA oversees the Advancement team fostering a culture of generosity stewardship and Christcentered service.
Compensation & Benefits:
LMM offers a competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 120 hours to start with accrual thereafter.
- Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays annually.
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive employersponsored plans available to employees.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: LMM matches up to 5 of employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services for personal and workrelated concerns.
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Employersponsored options available.
- Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities.
- Education Reimbursement Program.
- A Christcentered workplace focused on missiondriven impact.
For full details please visit our website.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive $5M annual fundraising strategy to secure financial support through direct mail online giving continuity giving (sponsorships) individual donors major gifts grants corporate sponsorships and planned giving.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors churches and business partners to secure financial commitments aligned with LMMs mission.
- Oversee and enhance LMMs donor engagement program ensuring consistent communication and retention efforts.
- Partner with the CEO Board of Trustees and key stakeholders to advance major fundraising initiatives including capital campaigns.
- Develop and oversee a strategic communications plan that effectively tells the story of LMMs impact across print digital and social media platforms.
- Lead brand development public relations efforts and production of key publications including annual reports and donor updates.
- Supervise and mentor the Advancement team fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
- Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising practices and nonprofit regulations.
- Strengthen and expand relationships with churches and faithbased organizations to increase partnership and engagement.
- Represent LMM in community engagement activities public speaking events and donor meetings.
- Embrace and use LMMs gracebased accountability philosophy.
- Any other job duties as assigned.
Organizational Relationships:
- This position is part of the Executive Leadership Team working alongside the CEO Chief Program Officer and Chief of Infrastructure to provide strategic direction for LMM.
- Works independently and collaboratively with other team members.
- Represents LMM to vendors donors churches and outside agencies in the course of daily work.
- Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Qualifications:
- Agreement with the Lighthouse Missions Statement of Faith and adherence to the Life & Personal Covenant as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- A passion for serving Jesus and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry. The successful candidate will have an active church/prayer life.
- 35 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising donor relations or a related field with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business administration communications or a related field required (Masters preferred).
- Proven track record of securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising initiatives.
- Strong leadership and teambuilding skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
- Experience in marketing public relations and strategic communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with donor management software and CRM systems (e.g. DonorPerfect Salesforce or equivalent).
- Knowledge of Washington State nonprofit laws and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy.
- Ability to successfully pass preemployment background screenings.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
- Standing 10; walking 10; sitting 80; ability to walk up and down stairs as needed. A standup desk will be provided allowing flexibility between sitting and standing throughout the workday.
- Medium to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Both inside and outside activities regardless of weather.
- Ability to rapidly deal with emergency situations.
Faith & Mission Alignment:
- Must align with LMMs Statement of Faith and actively demonstrate Christian values in all aspects of the role.
- Must be committed to advancing the Gospel and demonstrating Christcentered love and service to donors staff and the community.
- Engage in prayer and biblical leadership both personally and in the workplace fostering an environment of faith and integrity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lighthouse Mission Ministries is both an equalopportunity employer and a faithbased religious organization. Consistent with our mission and applicable laws we do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race color national origin sex age disability or veteran status. As permitted by law LMM reserves the right to employ only those who affirm and adhere to our Statement of Faith and Life & Personal Covenant. Lighthouse Mission Ministries does not discriminate in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 42 U.S.C. 2000e1(a) Lighthouse Mission Ministries has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with the Lighthouse Mission Statement of Faith.
PO Box 548 Bellingham WA.733.5120
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
