Director, Donor Experiences & Hospitality

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. U. S. OverviewThe U. S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U. S. U. S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U. S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results. Position Description Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, the Director, Donor Experiences & Hospitality will lead the strategy, development, and execution of U. S. experiences and hospitality into a strategic fundraising platform that generates philanthropic revenue, cultivates, retains, and deepens relationships with U. S. Soccer supporters, and advances U. S. experiences while leading a team responsible for hospitality, fundraising events, and VIP engagement. Leveraging marquee matches, international competitions, the Arthur M. Blank U. S. Responsibilities Develop and lead a comprehensive donor experiences and hospitality strategy aligned with U. S. experiences strategy and calendar that intentionally supports cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, donor retention, upgrades, recognition, campaign priorities, and executive engagement. Design and oversee U. S. experiences, premium hospitality opportunities, and future revenue-generating donor packages surrounding FIFA World Cups, international competitions, and other signature Federation events. Position the Arthur M. Blank U. S. experiences are executed consistently, efficiently, and at the highest level of quality. Develop and manage departmental budgets, hospitality investments, vendor relationships, venue contracts, and strategic partnerships while ensuring responsible financial stewardship. Establish key performance indicators and evaluation metrics to measure donor engagement, fundraising impact, donor retention, hospitality effectiveness, operational excellence, and return on investment. Identify emerging trends, innovative hospitality concepts, and best practices that position U. S. RequirementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree required 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, donor engagement, or donor experiences and hospitality, including experience building or significantly scaling experiential fundraising programs. skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization. Experience utilizing Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform preferred. General knowledge of soccer preferred. Must be able to connect "microt" details to "macro" vision and mission. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). U. S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. U. S. equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.