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Annual Giving and Advancement Operations Manager Andover, MN Job Type Full-time Description REPORTS TO: Advancement Director STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt/Benefit Eligible/Student Tuition Eligible START DATE: August 2026 HOURS: 40 Hours per week (12 Months/Year Round) Why Join Legacy as our Annual Giving and Advancement Operations Manager? At Legacy Christian Academy, advancement is more than fundraising?it is inviting families, alumni, businesses, and friends to participate in God''s work of equipping the next generation of Christian leaders. As our Annual Giving and Advancement Operations Manager, you will help cultivate a culture of generosity, strengthen meaningful relationships, steward every gift with excellence, and build systems that advance the mission of Legacy for generations to come. Overview: LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of our students, who maintain high academic standards, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a close-knit staff and faculty who join together for prayer, biblical worldview training, celebrations, and staff development. As a LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with Legacy?s Statement of Faith, Social Stances, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee. The Annual Giving and Advancement Operations Manager leads the school''s annual giving program and serves as the operational engine of the Advancement Office. This position is responsible for developing and executing annual fundraising initiatives, coordinating donor stewardship, managing the Advancement CRM, ensuring timely donor follow-up, and building systems that strengthen relationships while creating a sustainable pipeline for future major gifts. The role provides critical database management, donor analytics, reporting, and advancement operations support to ensure the Advancement Office operates with excellence and advances the mission of Legacy Christian Academy. Primary Responsibilities: Annual Giving Strategy & Campaign Management Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of Legacy''s comprehensive annual giving program. Develop and execute a comprehensive year-round Annual Giving Plan with measurable goals for revenue, participation, donor retention, and recurring giving. Lead the Legacy Fund campaign, year-end giving, recurring giving initiatives, parent participation, faculty & staff giving, and business sponsorship campaigns. Coordinate campaign messaging and fundraising communications in partnership with the Marketing & Communications team. Evaluate campaign effectiveness and recommend strategies to increase participation, donor retention, and donor engagement. Donor Stewardship & Donor Experience Create an exceptional donor experience that reflects Legacy''s commitment to gratitude and faithful stewardship. Ensure every donor receives timely, meaningful acknowledgment and appreciation communications, including thank-you notes, donor recognition, and impact reports. Manage recurring donor stewardship and retention efforts. Collaborate with Events Coordinator in planning and execution of donor appreciation events, campaign receptions, and stewardship gatherings. Cultivate a culture of generosity by helping donors understand the eternal impact of their investment in Christian education. CRM & Advancement Operations Serve as the primary administrator of the Advancement CRM while building operational excellence across the Advancement Office. Serve as the primary administrator of Blackbaud Raiser''s Edge NXT. Maintain accurate donor and constituent records, gift entry, pledges, recurring gifts, etc. Manage donor segmentation, constituent attributes, and campaign tracking. Create and maintain donor portfolios, mailing lists, dashboards, and fundraising reports. Ensure timely gift acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and stewardship workflows. Coordinate online giving forms, webpages, and advancement technology platforms. Donor Analytics & Pipeline Development Use data and donor engagement insights to strengthen Legacy''s culture of philanthropy. Analyze donor participation, retention, giving trends, and campaign performance. Identify opportunities to renew, retain, and upgrade annual donors. Partner with the Advancement Director to transition qualified prospects into the major gift cultivation process. Recommend strategies that strengthen donor engagement and long-term philanthropic growth. Events & Community Engagement Support meaningful donor engagement opportunities that deepen relationships with Legacy''s mission. Coordinate advancement-related events, including donor appreciation and Philanthropy Ambassadors gatherings and campaign events Assist with fundraising event logistics, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, and donor hospitality. Ensure accurate event data, attendance tracking, follow-up communications, and stewardship after events. Team Collaboration & Mission Advancement Contribute to a Christ-centered culture of excellence while supporting the overall mission of Legacy Christian Academy. Work closely with the Advancement Director to execute Legacy''s philanthropic vision, including comprehensive campaign efforts as needed. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to share stories of impact and generosity. Collaborate with the Events Coordinator to provide exceptional donor experiences through radical servanthood Foster a culture of generosity, gratitude, hospitality, and faithful stewardship throughout the Legacy community. Qualifications: Required A vibrant and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and wholehearted agreement with Legacy Christian Academy''s Statement of Faith and mission. Passion for Christian education and a commitment to Legacy''s mission of equipping the mind and discipling the heart of each student for Christ-like living. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. High attention to detail with exceptional follow-through. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, reports, and technology. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Calendar. Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms and software systems. Preferred 2-5 years of experience in advancement, nonprofit administration, project management, operations, sales, marketing, communications, relationship management, or customer success. Experience using Blackbaud Raiser''s Edge NXT or similar CRM platforms. Experience coordinating fundraising campaigns, database management, events, donor stewardship, or customer engagement initiatives. Bachelor''s degree, Master?s preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Who Thrives in This Role? You may be an excellent fit if you: Find satisfaction in bringing order to complexity. Love building systems that help people flourish. Enjoy serving others behind the scenes while creating meaningful experiences. Are energized by project management and continuous improvement. Want your gifts in organization, communication, and stewardship to have an eternal Kingdom impact. Benefits Legacy Christian Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PFML, Disability Coverage, a 401(k) Match, and a Student Tuition Discount. Salary Description $53,000.00 - $65,000.00 Apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/4187723/Legacy-Christian-Academy/Annual-Giving-and-Advancement-Operations-Manager JANELLE ALBRECHT Human Resources Director 763.316.6242 jalbrecht@lcamn.org | www.lcamn.org Legacy Christian Academy exists to equip the mind and disciple the heart of each student for Christ-like living.