Employment

Vice President of Advancement 

Bethlehem College and Seminary seeks a Vice President of Advancement responsible for developing and executing strategies to meet fundraising goals that sustain the ongoing equipping of students to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things through Jesus Christ.  

Responsibilities 

Deliver on annual fundraising goals (including the Serious Joy Scholarship, the Alex Steddom Fund, the Yaoundé Building Fund, and other initiatives) and build Bethlehem’s future fundraising capacity: 

  • Winsomely present the school’s mission, spiritual distinctives, and methods to diverse audiences. 
  • Develop and execute on mission-aligned fundraising strategies to drive new and consistent sources of generosity (e.g., alumni and family engagement, strategic partnerships, individual outreach, planned giving, etc.) 
  • Develop and coordinate contributor community events and portal-of-entry events for new contributors. 
  • Develop external communication strategies that ensure strong, consistent messaging and targeted outreach. 
  • Ensure a strong contributor experience that includes accurate and timely reporting, acknowledgement, and thanksgiving. 
  • Organize and encourage active prayer among the Bethlehem community asking for God’s provision for the financial needs of the school. 

As a member of the President’s Cabinet, actively participate in the management, strategy development, and tactical planning for the school 

Requirements and Qualifications 

  • Demonstrate a growing, sincere Christian faith, personal integrity, and commitment to the doctrine and vision of Bethlehem College and Seminary. 
  • Possess a deep understanding of the unique approach, academic offerings, and student experience that define Bethlehem College and Seminary. 
  • Proven experience in proactively and independently delivering on specific, time-bound, quantitative targets. 
  • Proven relational, communication, and influencing skills. 
  • Ability to lead a team, leveraging the strengths of each member toward the overall success of the team. 
  • Comfort working in a church-based, Christian academic environment 
  • Ability to travel as needed 
  • Preferred:  Fundraising experience delivering $2 million+ annually 

This position has a salary range of $85,000-$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications, and is eligible for benefits including health care, life and disability insurance, 403(b) with an employer match of up to 4.5%, and holiday, sick, and vacation paid time off. 

To apply for this position, please download the application and email, along with your resume/CV, to [email protected]. 

Bethlehem College and Seminary is a small, Christ-centered college and seminary affiliated with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and The North Church in Mounds View, Minnesota. Bethlehem College and Seminary is a certified Best Christian Workplace 2025.

Please thoroughly review our Affirmation of Faith and Community Declaration before applying for a position. Glad-hearted agreement in writing with these documents is a requirement for employment at Bethlehem College and Seminary. In addition, membership at Bethlehem Baptist Church, The North Church, or a local Treasuring Christ Together church is required for all but very casual positions.

For faculty positions, please request official transcripts be sent to: [email protected] (preferred), or the address listed below.

If you have further questions, please e-mail [email protected] with the word “Question” in the subject line, or write to:

Human Resources
Bethlehem College and Seminary
720 13th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
[email protected]