Senior Vice President of Foundation

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FOUNDATION

CLASSIFICATION Year-round;
Full-time

FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO Chief Revenue & Philanthropy Officer

LOCATION Park City, Utah (Relocation to Utah is expected if living out of state)

TRAVEL Up to 20%

BENEFITS Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company stretch match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym, hybrid work schedule.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Senior Vice President of Foundation.
This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Senior Vice President of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation serves as the primary leader for day-to-day fundraising and external relations with key donor constituents, with responsibility for raising $25 million+ annually to support U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and programs. This role will also lead a $65 million capital campaign in close partnership from the Chief Revenue & Philanthropy Officer (CRPO) and senior leadership, drive strategic growth targeting a significant increase in annual fundraising over the next four years, and manage relationships with the Board of Trustees, major donors, and key constituencies.

The CEO, CRPO and Foundation President will partner with this role to set the vision for philanthropic growth. This new leader will bring elevated strategic and innovation to advance Foundation fundraising and donor stewardship during a pivotal period leading into the 2034 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About Us
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

• Lead day-to-day fundraising efforts, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns, to achieve and exceed annual and campaign goals, with a focus on transformational giving.
• Lead the fundraising for the $65 million capital campaign, including strategy development and evolution, prospect identification, solicitation, stewardship, and campaign communications. Establish the appropriate structures, in partnership with existing team members and campaign co-chairs, to successfully execute all elements of the campaign over the next three years.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with the Board of Trustees, major donors, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders, with a focus on streamlined and clear communication.
• Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Foundation at events and with all relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee Foundation staff, including VP of Philanthropic Giving, Directors of Development, and Foundation Gift and Office Management staff, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability to ensure a high-performing, mission-driven team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team, President of the Board, and program leaders to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities and athlete needs.
• Ensure best practices in donor stewardship, data management, and reporting.
• Drive innovation and growth, identifying new revenue streams and partnership opportunities to achieve significant growth in annual fundraising over the next cycle.
• Leverage technology in innovative ways to build data-driven processes to increase donor connection and engagement.
• Manage the revenue side of the Foundation budget, including financial planning and compliance in partnership with the CRPO and CAFO.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and engagement across the organization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at…