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Director, Development

Employer
USA Lacrosse
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Jul 6, 2021

General Description:

As the sport's national governing body, USA Lacrosse provides national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel the sport's growth and enrich the experience of participants.

USA Lacrosse believes that a diverse staff best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who reflect the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community, and we are committed to a staff culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed and valued.

The Director of Development is responsible for creating, leading, implementing, managing and supervising the execution of a comprehensive fundraising program for the USA Lacrosse Foundation. This position is focused on increasing philanthropic revenue and support for strategic, mission-critical programs and creating a sustainable culture of philanthropy. This role assists with the management of the USA Lacrosse Foundation Board of Directors, including the coordination and oversight of the Boards gift solicitation assignments; manages relationships and solicitations for a portfolio of major gift prospects and current donors; and provides leadership for the Foundation Department at USA Lacrosse (USAL).

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, develop and execute annual fundraising plans that secure financial support for strategic priorities of USA Lacrosse
  • Use data-driven methodologies and techniques to identify prospective donors
  • Provide coordination for all solicitation activities
  • Provide management of the major gifts program, including moves management and prospect assignment
  • Directly manage the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects
  • Supervise the annual giving program, to include the design of fundraising strategy, creation of marketing and solicitation materials, personal solicitation plans and stewardship
  • Collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers to identify funding opportunities, collaborate on solicitation strategies, and cultivate prospective donors
  • Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Department to ensure consistent and effective communication strategies that enhance fundraising opportunities
  • Supervise the Foundation Department staff, including recruitment, hiring, performance management and evaluation
  • Develop and manage the Foundation Department budget
  • Assist the Vice President/CRO in the management and support of the USAL Foundation board of directors and their fundraising activities
  • Attend and present at USAL Foundation Board meetings and quarterly conference calls
  • Serve as staff liaison to select USAL Foundation Board committees
  • Serves as a champion of USA Lacrosse diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  • Provide timely updates and reports as requested to the Vice President/CRO
  • Work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary
  • 25% travel
  • Other duties as assigned

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