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Director of Development

Director of Development

TrackTown USAEugene, Oregon, USA
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TrackTown USA is seeking a dynamic relationship-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives with a primary focus on major gifts. This role will be responsible for cultivating soliciting and stewarding individual donors corporations and foundations in support of TrackTown USAs premier events youth engagement programs and long-term sustainability.

The Director will work closely with the Chief Revenue Officer Board of Directors and senior leadership team to design and implement fundraising strategies that expand TrackTowns philanthropic base and deepen donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Major Gifts & Donor Relations

Identify cultivate and solicit prospects capable of large philanthropic gifts.

  • Build and manage a portfolio of 75100 major gift prospects and donors.
  • Develop personalized strategies for donor engagement and stewardship.
  • Strategic Development Leadership

    • Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with TrackTown USAs mission and strategic priorities.

  • Partner with the CRO and Board of Directors to engage top prospects and leverage peer-to-peer networks.
  • Lead donor communications proposals and impact reporting.
  • Events & Campaigns

    • Oversee donor recognition and hospitality programs during signature TrackTown USA events.

  • Contribute to capital campaigns planned giving initiatives and annual fund development.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork

    • Work across departments to integrate fundraising into marketing sponsorship and community engagement efforts.

  • Supervise and mentor development and community engagement staff and interns as needed.
  • Other Duties as Assigned : The Director of Sponsorship Sales may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Revenue Officer. These additional tasks will be in line with the overall objectives of the role and will provide opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • Qualifications

  • 7 years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven track record in major gift solicitation.
  • Strong relationship-building interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience working with nonprofit boards and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced event-driven environment.
  • Passion for Track & Field and the mission of TrackTown USA is highly desirable.

    • About TrackTown USA

    TrackTown USA is the global leader in track and field innovation event production and fan engagement. Based in Eugene Oregonhome of Hayward Field at the University of OregonTrackTown USA hosts world-class competitions and inspires the next generation of athletes and fans through unique community programming.

    The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships theand 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland and theand 2024 U.S. Olympic Team TrialsTrack & partnership with USA Track & Field the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond Leagues recurring Prefontaine Classic recognized as one of the worlds best track and field meets.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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