Senior Vice President of Foundation

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association•Park City, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 15 years of successful leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising, capital campaigns, direct leadership of staff and donor programs or related fields.
Demonstrated success in raising $25 million+ annually and leading large-scale capital campaigns.
Experience working with and managing boards, high-net-worth donors, and diverse constituencies.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation and growth.
Passion for the mission of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and commitment to supporting elite athletes.

Responsibilities

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.