Development Director: Major Gifts & Partnerships

Richemont; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Laureus USA seeks a dynamic Director of Development based in New York City to lead the Development Department and drive a comprehensive fundraising strategy across individual, foundation, and corporate giving.

You will steward current donor relationships, build a robust pipeline, and engage the Board and Athlete Council to support Laureus USA’s mission and annual goals, while collaborating with programs and finance to ensure funding alignment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in development, fundraising, or related external-facing roles.
• Experience building and executing fundraising strategies across individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
• Proven track record of cultivating and soliciting gifts from high-net-worth donors.
• Experience managing foundation and corporate relationships, including proposals and grant reporting.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams, with strong collaboration across departments.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Development Department and oversee fundraising across individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts.
• Develop and execute Laureus USA’s individual giving strategy, focusing on high-net-worth donors.
• Oversee foundation and corporate fundraising, including proposals, reporting, and partnerships.
• Plan and support donor engagement events and cultivation activities.
• Manage and mentor a small development team and align priorities with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with marketing, programs, and finance to align fundraising with strategy and impact.

Skills

Relationship-building

Fundraising

Donor management

Strategic planning

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Laureus USA seeks a dynamic Director of Development based in New York City to lead the Development Department and drive a comprehensive fundraising strategy across individual, foundation, and corporate giving.

You will steward current donor relationships, build a robust pipeline, and engage the Board and Athlete Council to support Laureus USA’s mission and annual goals, while collaborating with programs and finance to ensure funding alignment.