Director of Development, Major Gifts

Director of Development Major Gifts

Classification:Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Reports To:Vice President Philanthropic Giving

Location:Remote ideally based in Colorado

Travel:Up to 20% (national and international)

Salary Range:$100000$120000

Benefits:Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym

TheU.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundationis seeking an experienced results-drivenDirector of Development Major Gifts tojoin our philanthropic team. This role is critical to advancing the Foundations mission by cultivating soliciting and stewarding major and principal gift donors in support of Americas elite ski and snowboard athletes.

For full consideration please apply by January 15th 2025.

For questions about the position or assistance with applying please contact

ABOUT US

TheU.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundationis the nonprofit fundraising arm of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Our mission is to raise essential funds to support the coaching training travel competition and education needs of elite-level athletes.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to leading encouraging and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and helping the United States become the worlds best in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are equally committed to fostering a culture of diversity equity and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development Major Gifts manages relationships with prospective and current major gift donors and leads coordinated solicitations to support the organizations most pressing priorities. This position plays a key role in major and principal gift initiatives including Annual Giving Principal Gifts Gold Pass Alumni engagement Direct Mail and general gift processing.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Athlete Experience

Secure major gift support to fund critical athlete needs including travel elite training coaching sports science and nutrition.

Collaborate with current and alumni athletes participating in fundraising and donor hospitality events.

Represent U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes programs and community with authenticity professionalism and passion.

Operational Excellence

Build new donor relationships while stewarding and strengthening existing ones.

Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 major gift donors and prospects.

Identify research cultivate solicit and steward prospective donors.

Establish short-term and long-term fundraising objectives including one-year five-year and longer-range goals.

Plan and execute fundraising events that clearly communicate the organizations mission and impact.

Track all donor interactions pledges and gifts in Salesforce (NPSP).

Develop customized donor solicitation and stewardship strategies.

Create compelling major gift proposals and presentation materials.

Financial Performance

Expand philanthropic support and consistently achieve or exceed fundraising goals.

Plan coordinate and execute major donor and prospect solicitations.

Assist in the planning and budgeting of short- and long-term major gift strategies.

Manage assigned travel and program budgets responsibly and effectively.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required.

Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising development sales or nonprofit advancement.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals and securing major gifts.

Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies donor engagement and philanthropic best practices.

At least five years of experience cultivating major donors or business clients.

Demonstrated success motivating volunteers donors and stakeholders to support organizational goals.

Passion for skiing and snowboarding with the ability to speak knowledgeably and enthusiastically with trustees and donors.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Highly adaptable to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational planning and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated innovative proactive goal-oriented and enthusiastic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely requires effective communication with others using common telecommunications equipment and computer equipment. Must be able to read examine and organize documents written in English. May require the ability to sit stand and walk around for extended periods of time. May require work on weekends nights holidays and on-call basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status military or veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.