Director, Donor Experiences & Hospitality

United States Soccer Federation 1; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work environment

Inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Soccer Federation seeks a strategic leader to direct donor experiences and hospitality, building a scalable fundraising platform around signature events and campaigns. The role partners across Advancement and federation departments to optimize engagement, stewardship, and revenue generation.

Lead a small team, shape the donor journey from cultivation to recognition, and drive innovative experiences that deepen donor loyalty and support for soccer across the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, donor engagement, or donor experiences and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive donor experiences and hospitality strategy aligned with fundraising priorities and long-term growth.
• Build and lead the function by establishing operating model, strategic roadmap, and scalable systems.
• Hire, supervise, and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports, planning for future staffing needs.
• Design and oversee donor experiences, including events, VIP engagement, and campaign activities.
• Establish standards, budgets, vendor relationships, and KPI measures for donor experiences and hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor engagement

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Staff development

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Soccer Federation seeks a strategic leader to direct donor experiences and hospitality, building a scalable fundraising platform around signature events and campaigns. The role partners across Advancement and federation departments to optimize engagement, stewardship, and revenue generation.

Lead a small team, shape the donor journey from cultivation to recognition, and drive innovative experiences that deepen donor loyalty and support for soccer across the country.