LifeWise Columbus CityWide Director

Columbus CityWide Director

The Columbus CityWide Director role requires an entrepreneurial, growth minded individual with two primary areas of focus: Program Growth and Advancement. We are looking for a high-capacity individual who 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 the city. Advancement focuses on developing new and managing current donor relationships and high-level strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson throughout the city, introducing people to the concept of LifeWise and guiding teams through the process of launching a LifeWise program.
• Oversee existing LifeWise programs and ensure health and stability of those programs.
• 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 the city to raise awareness, grow community support and identify local leaders.
• Lead the entire fundraising lifecyclefrom identifying new partnership opportunities and leads within the city to final presentation and closing.
• Proactively identify new philanthropic leads by leveraging city-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

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
• Self-Starter/Entrepreneur- the ability to thrive in an autonomous environment. Maintain high daily activity without the need of daily supervision.
• Exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence.
• Extensive experience in fundraising, sales or advancement leadership
• Experience in management and people leadership
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM tool) and Google Workspace

Salary and Benefits

• From $80,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees
• Retirement plan, including employer match
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: Columbus, OH

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.