Donor Advancement Project Manager
Central: Manheim, PA
Ministry Team: Finance – Finance /
Full-time /
On-site
Reports to: Executive Director of Finance
Hours Commitment: 40+ hours per week (with some periodic evening and weekend event-related responsibilities), periodic overtime anticipated over the next 15 months.
Objective: The Donor Advancement Project Manager is responsible to support donor advancement efforts through project management, event coordination, administrative support and ensuring proper communication with key stakeholders. The Donor Advancement Project Manager will lead, oversee, coordinate and support a variety of projects and events.
Skills and Experiences:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, ability to listen well and be flexible.
- Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
- Attentive, proactive and accessible.
- Possess a high level of emotional intelligence, ability to self-motivate and solve problems.
- Solid leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
- Ability to convert vision into reality through strategic execution.
- Proven success working with all levels of management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, organize and manage projects across a wide array of disciplines.
- Proven experience in event planning or event coordination in a large organization.
- Experience in a professional, multi-task, and multi-staff environment with track record of successfully accomplishing goals. Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, communications, and promotion specialties.
- High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- High school diploma or GED at a minimum. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of related work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work with key stakeholders in events and initiatives around donor development, generosity and stewardship.
- Lead the organization, planning and execution of events including venue selection and vendors to support the events. This work to be accomplished through working with an event team of LCBC staff and volunteers to support the logistics and advise on event details.
- Monitoring event reservations and supporting the RSVP process (including personal/high-touch follow up on alternative dates and options to engage as many people as possible).
- Supporting communication efforts including mailing, information packets, email communication, etc. as needed.
- Providing regular reporting and data to capture donor development results and guide follow-up efforts.
- Serve as the centralized point of contact between key stakeholders, central teams, campus teams and outside advisors.
- As schedule allows and at a secondary priority provide additional support to the Executive Team, Legacy Team, Donor Advancement and Expansion functions.
Personal Qualifications:
- Can articulate an identifiable salvation experience, lives out a pattern of spiritual development, and regularly attends and participates at LCBC.
- Supports LCBC’s mission, philosophy of ministry, and doctrinal statement.
- Supports LCBC’s core values: We focus on others; we work with excellence; we prioritize relationships; we empower and activate; and we live with authenticity.
- Displays a winning attitude and a spirit of cooperation; communicates truth with grace; prays about everything; and has a willingness to serve on a team.
- Shows a desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
- Exhibits pride in the image of LCBC as it reflects on the image of Christ portrayed to attendees, staff, and guests of the church.
- Be an LCBC Partner or willing to become a Partner within 60 days of employment.
Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan contribution and employer match
- Annual counseling benefit
- Generous and immediate paid time-off
- Casual dress
- Quarterly professional and spiritual development days
- Intentional investment in personal and professional development
Evaluation:
The Donor Advancement Project Manager will meet regularly with the Executive Director of Finance for planning, goal-setting, progress updates, and general coaching. A formal Action and Development Plan will be completed and reviewed three times throughout the year.
