City Director, Dallas

Richemont•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Laureus USA is a national nonprofit organization that uses the power of sport to improve the lives of youth and unite communities. Since 2012, they have invested over $30 million into community-based organizations, impacting more than one million young people. They support youth-serving sport programs through grants and capacity building, empower local leaders to drive social change, and organize the youth sport sector through convenings, research, and strategic advisement. Laureus USA is part of the global Laureus network. The City Director, Dallas, is sought as a strategic and entrepreneurial leader responsible for leading Laureus’ work in this new and growing U.S. market. This role involves ownership of local strategy, impact, partnerships, fundraising, and team performance in Dallas, reporting to the Executive Director. The City Director will serve as the market lead, accountable for delivering strong local outcomes across grantmaking, partnerships, coalition-building, and other key initiatives, while aligning with national strategy. This role also contributes to shaping national strategy and works in coordination with other city leads. The position involves setting and executing a clear market strategy, building and stewarding key partnerships and funding relationships, and leading early-stage program development to deliver measurable impact, including oversight of local grantmaking and program implementation. Laureus USA is a high-performing team, and this role offers the opportunity to launch and lead a new Sport for Good city in Dallas, building relationships, shaping strategy, and driving impact from the ground up. The role is highly external-facing, involving regular engagement with partners and stakeholders, and some travel.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading partnerships, programs, or initiatives, ideally in a new or growing market
Strong track record in fundraising or business development, with the ability to build and maintain funder relationships
Ability to operate independently and take ownership in a new or evolving environment
Strong relationship builder with experience engaging funders, community leaders, and cross-sector partners
Experience managing staff and supporting team development
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and adapting to evolving priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion across all forms of diversity and difference
At least 8 years of relevant experience in nonprofit leadership, partnerships, grantmaking, fundraising, or related fields

Nice To Haves

Experience building or launching initiatives in a new or evolving market preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the overall strategy and performance of Laureus USA’s work in the Dallas market, ensuring impact and alignment with national priorities while responding to local opportunities and needs
Set clear annual goals across fundraising, partnerships, programs, and team performance
Identify and pursue opportunities to grow Laureus USA’s presence, impact, and sustainability in Dallas
Serve as the primary point of accountability for Dallas outcomes, including revenue, partnerships, and program effectiveness
Establish a strong local foundation for Laureus’ work, building structure and direction in a new market
Ensure strong integration between local execution and national strategy
Own and deliver against Sport for Good Dallas’ annual fundraising goals
Build and maintain strong relationships with founding funders, ensuring high-quality stewardship and engagement
Build, manage, and advance a pipeline of funders, including individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
Support Advisory Council made up of early funders
Serve as the primary relationship lead for key Dallas-based funders and stakeholders
Ensure high-quality stewardship, reporting, and long-term relationship management
Partner with national team on major gifts, national partnerships, and aligned funding opportunities
Serve as the external lead for Laureus USA in Dallas across the sport for development, youth development, and philanthropic sector
Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit partners, funders, and community stakeholders
Establish and grow a coalition of local organizations aligned with Laureus USA’s mission
Represent Laureus USA in key forums, events, and community conversations
Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for Laureus in the region
Own the Dallas market budget, including planning, forecasting, and performance management
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources in alignment with organizational priorities and commitments
Partner with finance team on budgeting, reporting, and financial planning
Make strategic tradeoffs to balance growth, sustainability, and impact
Lead, manage, and develop Dallas-based staff, setting clear expectations and driving strong performance
Provide consistent coaching, feedback, and support to ensure team growth and effectiveness
Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned with Laureus USA values
Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and priorities across the Chicago team
Support and guide staff responsible for coalition management, grantmaking, and partner engagement
Ensure compliance to Laureus USA and Richemont Americas policies and HR practices
Contribute to shaping Laureus USA’s national strategy and priorities
Work in close coordination with other city leads and national teams to drive alignment, share learnings, and support cross-market and national initiatives
Ensure Dallas market insights inform national decision-making
Participate in cross-market initiatives and represent Dallas initiatives within the broader Laureus USA efforts