National Director of Development and Constituent Engagement

National Director of Development and Constituent Engagement

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization. Our sole focus is to provide coaches with a pathway to utilize sports to transform the lives of America's most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in. Up2Us Sports is based on a simple premise: Highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young people's lives and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Up2Us Sports seeks an experienced, strategic, and aspirational fundraising leader to serve as a critical partner to the Vice President of Development, Marketing and Branding. The National Director will support in leading and overseeing the fundraising and engagement efforts for Up2Us Sports, positioning the organization for future fundraising success. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced individual with a proven track record to partner with a strategic and ambitious Vice President to build and strengthen the systems, strategies, and practices to support a best-in-class development and constituent engagement program. The National Director will join Up2Us Sports at a transformative moment with an upcoming rebrand and on-going planning for a comprehensive campaign that will be the most ambitious in the organization's 15-year history.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, Marketing and Branding, the National Director of Development and Constituent Engagement will manage direct reports across major gifts, leadership gifts and annual giving. Through strategic program development, the National Director of Development and Constituent Engagement will implement strategies to broaden the base of philanthropic support, increasing the total number of donors, engaging regional constituents, while securing multi-year commitments for specialty programs and centers, and other top priorities that align with the Up2Us Sports strategic plan.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• 403(B) plan with a 100% employer match up to 3%


• Insurance Coverage:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options for staff and their family members

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account options

• 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance

• Additional benefit options include pet insurance, voluntary life insurance, legal & ID theft protection, and transit pre-tax benefits.


• Cell phone reimbursement per pay period


• Generous Paid Time Off policy


• 15 to 30 PTO days per year based on length of employment


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Holiday Break: Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day


• Excellent work-life balance and flexible work schedules


• Every Friday is a half day and the last Friday of every month is a day off


• Hybrid work from home and office model.


• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access


• A dynamic, fun, exciting, and flexible work atmosphere with a team of professionals dedicated to supporting underserved youth through sports

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the VP in his role as chief fundraiser and marketer for Up2Us, serving as a thought partner and co-strategist.


• Work in partnership with the VP of Development to develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year development efforts.


• Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-level donors and key stakeholders.


• Provide supervision of staff, including setting benchmarks and targets to achieve optimal success.


• Identifies opportunities for special campaigns to help ensure that Up2Us is able to carry out its strategic plans and vision.


• Collaborate with peers and leaders across Up2Us to advance strategic priorities, creating a culture of philanthropy and recurring giving.


• Research agency, corporate, individual and foundation prospects and recommend solicitation strategies.


• Support in the implementation of strategies for donor retention, recognition, and stewardship.


• Responsible for the consistent and effective use of Salesforce.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 to 7 years of relevant professional fundraising experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.


• Must have the ability to build and enhance a comprehensive development program, fully leveraging key constituencies in philanthropic efforts and guiding the strategy to create a lasting impact for Up2Us Sports.


• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a related field or CFRE is preferred.


• Demonstrated success closing six and seven-figure gifts.


• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop young professionals.


• Strong customer service acumen with a focus on authentic relationship building.


• Action-oriented.


• Data-Driven.


• Keen understanding of fundraising best practices.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 based on location and experience 

Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race,  ethnicity, religious creed,  color, national origin,  ancestry,  gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. 

All resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter.