Director, Donor

Hybrid
- Atlanta, GA

The 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.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, the Director, Donor Experiences will lead the strategy, development, and execution of U.S. Soccer's donor experiences and hospitality program, building on the successful donor engagement platform established during FIFA World Cup 2026 and positioning the Federation for the road to the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup and beyond.

This leader will transform donor 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. Soccer’s $250 million comprehensive campaign through meaningful, world-class engagement.

Working collaboratively across Advancement and the broader Federation, the Director will establish the long-term vision, operating model, and standards for donor experiences while leading a team responsible for hospitality, fundraising events, and VIP engagement. Leveraging marquee matches, international competitions, the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, and other signature Federation assets, this role will create scalable donor experiences that strengthen fundraising, stewardship, and long-term philanthropic growth.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive donor experiences and hospitality strategy aligned with U.S. Soccer's fundraising priorities, the Federation's $250 million comprehensive campaign, and long-term philanthropic growth.
• Build and lead the donor experiences and hospitality function by establishing its operating model, strategic roadmap, hospitality standards, organizational structure, and scalable systems that support long-term fundraising growth.
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports, while assessing future staffing and organizational needs as the donor experiences function expands.
• Develop and execute an annual donor experiences strategy and calendar that intentionally supports cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, donor retention, upgrades, recognition, campaign priorities, and executive engagement.
• Design and oversee U.S. Soccer's portfolio of donor experiences, including cultivation events, fundraising events, stewardship and recognition activities, matchday hospitality, VIP experiences, campaign celebrations, behind-the-scenes access, and other engagement opportunities that strengthen philanthropic relationships and inspire deeper investment.
• Develop innovative donor experience strategies that directly support fundraising, including bespoke cultivation events, campaign experiences,…