U.S. Soccer Overview
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 ambitions 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.
Position Description
Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, the Senior Director of Stewardship & Engagement will design and lead a comprehensive, donor-centered stewardship program. This role will be first of its kind and build the stewardship function from the ground up—establishing best practices, developing scalable processes, and crafting a high-impact strategy to acquire, retain, and grow philanthropic support at all levels. This individual will partner closely with colleagues across Advancement and the Federation to create meaningful donor experiences, deliver compelling impact reporting, and drive long-term donor engagement. As part of a rapidly growing advancement team, this role is essential to shaping how supporters experience and invest in U.S. Soccer’s mission to build a better future through soccer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a comprehensive stewardship and reporting strategy aligned with U.S. Soccer’s growth goals and donor pipeline, including developing staffing plan and hiring to support department goals
- Serve as a strategic partner to fundraising colleagues to ensure seamless donor journeys and stewardship plans across all donor segments
- Oversee the creation and delivery of consistent, high-quality, and personalized stewardship touchpoints for various donor levels (annual, mid-level, major, and transformational)
- Collaborate with MarComms and internal teams to capture and communicate the impact of philanthropic support in donor reports, digital communications, and events
- Consult on the creation of a dedicated stewardship function, including defining roles, responsibilities, and an optimal staffing model to support the strategy.
- Develop resource allocation recommendations, ensuring that staffing, technology, and operational needs align with organizational goals and donor experience priorities.
- Build a robust infrastructure in partnership with data/CRM teams to support personalized, scalable donor communications and journey mapping
- Develop and maintain a donor impact content calendar, integrating program milestones, campaign themes, and giving cycles
- Promote a culture of philanthropy across federation staff, stakeholders, and entire organization
- Support overall goals of the Advancement team
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field required
- 10+ years of experience in nonprofit stewardship, donor relations, or direct fundraising with a proven track record of building or scaling stewardship and donor engagement functions
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills tailored for donor audiences
- Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of donor motivations and fundraising lifecycles
- Strong project management, organizational, and leadership abilities
- Experience in Salesforce valued
- General knowledge of soccer
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
