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Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, dashboards, and decision-support products for senior Air Force leadership. * Integrate mission, assessment, and risk data into Government-approved Mission ...

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... of Executive Airlift (EA) Special Air Missions (SAM) that support the White House, Cabinet ... Experience determining initial mission requirements, aircraft performance limitations, and be able ...

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... of Executive Airlift (EA) Special Air Missions (SAM) that support the White House, Cabinet ... Experience determining initial mission requirements, aircraft performance limitations, and be able ...

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Mission Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, dashboards, and decision-support products for senior Air Force leadership. * Integrate mission, assessment, and risk data into Government-approved Mission ...

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Mission Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

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Mission Planner

Andrews, MD · On-site

$100K - $111K/yr

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$125K - $170K/yr

Providing executive-level communication, program management support, and strategic planning oversight * Managing resource planning and budgeting across facility and mission-support areas * Guiding ...

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AspectMission ExecutivesProgram Managers
Primary RoleStrategic leadership and high-level decision-making for mission-driven initiativesOversee specific projects within a program, ensuring timely delivery and coordination
Required CredentialsTypically advanced degrees, leadership experience, and sector-specific certificationsProject management certifications (PMP), relevant experience, and sometimes advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, strategic planning sessions, high-level stakeholder meetingsProject sites, team meetings, cross-departmental coordination
Industry UsageCommon in nonprofit, government, and large NGOsWidely used across various industries including nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors

Mission Executives focus on strategic leadership and overarching goals of mission-driven organizations, while Program Managers handle the day-to-day management of specific projects. Both roles require relevant experience and certifications, but Mission Executives operate at a higher strategic level compared to Program Managers.

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Executive Director, Mission Advancement

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

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Executive Director, Mission Advancement
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
Position Location: Local St. Louis area
Organization Profile
In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.
The LCMS Mission Advancement (MADV) unit connects people in their voluntary charitable giving to the Synod’s ministry and mission efforts. It does so in a manner consistent with Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions while complying with legal, regulatory and ethical principles expected of all trustworthy philanthropic organizations. MADV works closely with LCMS Communications department to support the mission and ministry efforts of the Offices of National Mission, International Mission and Pastoral Education (all of which report to the LCMS Chief Mission Officer) as well as the general operations of corporate Synod.
Reporting Relationships
  • Reports to LCMS Chief Mission Officer (CMO). “The Chief Mission Officer, on behalf of the President, shall supervise fundraising activity of the national office according to the policies established by the Board of Directors of the Synod” (LCMS Bylaw 3.4.3.7).
  • Works in continual close collaboration with a group of peers reporting directly to the CMO: Executive Director of the Office of National Mission, Executive Director of the Office of International Mission, Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education and Executive Director of Communications.
  • Serves as executive-level advisory resource to the LCMS Board for National Mission, Board for International Mission, Board of Directors and Administrative Team.
  • Interfaces regularly in leadership and/or advisory role in support of advancement efforts of various LCMS ministries and agencies, including those outside of corporate Synod.
Essential Job Functions
  • Ensure all aspects of MADV’s work are performed in a manner consistent with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, LCMS Board of Directors policies, professional ethical standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and nonprofit best practices.
  • Design, document and adjust corporate Synod’s comprehensive advancement strategy grounded in appreciative inquiry and response, with an aim to achieve the goals identified by Synod national office executive leadership.
  • Develop and maintain crucial supportive contributor bases and funding streams that sustainably support the Synod’s work in domestic mission, international mission, church worker recruitment/formation and accompanying leadership and infrastructure.
  • Provide key leadership and accountability for all aspects of MADV performance while supervising the efforts of the MADV team and all its members, cultivating a positive work environment that embodies trust, collaboration and inspiration toward the pursuit and achievement of MADV goals.
  • Ensure that Advancement staff receive appropriate training and mentoring; identify and implement appropriate processes, policies and organizational structures for maximum efficiency, consistent achievement of MADV goals and strong levels of team satisfaction.
  • Foster a team culture within MADV that is appropriately focused on establishing and strengthening mutually beneficial, long-term connections with constituents, donors, potential donors and influencers.
  • Provide direction that leverages deep understanding of Synod’s philanthropic environment and use of key performance indicators, success metrics and information technology to assist in the achievement of MADV goals.
  • Identify and develop innovative partnerships and working arrangements that advance the future work and capacity of MADV and corporate Synod operations, doing so in ways that increase engagement and joy within the Synod and her workers, congregations, schools and congregants.
  • Ensure that biblical stewardship principles are applied throughout the operation of the MADV unit, including the design of the unit budget proposals and oversight/control of actual expenditures.
  • Exert positive Synod leadership and collaboration in working relationships pertaining to advancement leadership and advancement initiatives with all other units in corporate Synod and in other LCMS agencies, auxiliaries and RSOs.
Education and Experience
  • Active membership in good standing in an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod's Constitution, Bylaws, and policies;
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree strongly preferred;
  • Advanced education or certification in fundraising or development/advancement best practices (e.g. CFRE) strongly preferred; and
  • Six or more years of experience in development/fund raising, management, public relations, marketing or administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Familiarity with the Synod’s doctrine, practices, mission, structure and/or programmatic ministries (strongly preferred);
  • Knowledge of Christian stewardship and the practical application of stewardship principles;
  • Ability to engage/work effectively with a broad spectrum of Synod stakeholders, e.g., senior executive leadership, rostered church workers, lay congregants, agencies, auxiliaries and other partners of Synod;
  • Ability to function in a complex organization, emphasizing accountability for results;
  • Ability to set and achieve organizational advancement goals — major gifts, campaigns, direct or planned giving, etc.;
  • Ability to establish, lead, manage and coach team of significant size (currently 40+ staff members, in-office and deployed) to execute plans and achieve desired ends;
  • Ability to understand situational contexts, make appropriate leadership decisions from and contribute to improvements in LCMS management processes and information systems, e.g., CRM and accounting;
  • Ability to lead the organization and implementation of advancement professional development and advancement education initiatives for MADV team members and other stakeholder audiences;
  • Accommodative to business travel (as need arises); and
  • Strong communication abilities, written and oral.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is responsible for directly supervising the following staff positions in Mission Advancement:
  • Director, Transformative Giving
  • Director, Missionary Network Care and Support
  • Director, Managed Giving
  • Director, Member Engagement
  • Director, Campaigns and Special Initiatives
  • Consulting Director, Strategy and Analytics
  • Executive Assistant
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