Executive Director

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Korn Ferry Executive Search Full time
Job Description

Laureus Sport for Good USA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization in achieving its mission to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport.

About the Role

The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive organizational strategy, including a new three-year strategic plan and fundraising strategy to achieve expansion, advocacy, and outreach goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and proposing a comprehensive organizational strategy, including a new three-year strategic plan and fundraising strategy to achieve expansion, advocacy, and outreach goals.
  • Developing and expanding fundraising, including developing a plan, expanding revenue streams, ensuring a mixed diverse source of funding.
  • Overseeing the management and growth of Laureus USA, including its people, programs, and partnerships, to drive the organization's development and impact.
  • Ensuring the sustainability of the Sport for Good Cities initiative, which today operates in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and New Orleans.
  • Maintaining Laureus USA's leadership position within the Sport for Development sector and ensuring alignment with the overarching mission of Laureus Sport for Good.
  • Reporting to and working under the direction of the Board of Directors to implement strategic goals and advance the organization's objectives.
  • Engaging and building close relationship with Laureus Global (UK) to leverage the full potential of the Laureus World Sports Academy and to align and share best practices.

Requirements

  • Genuine passion for creating lasting change for young people in underserved communities.
  • Demonstrated experience in senior leadership and management roles, ideally within the nonprofit or sport for development sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience and proven track record in designing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including securing major gifts, grants, and sponsorships.
  • A global vantage point ideally with experience working and collaborating internationally.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Experience in setting and achieving ambitious goals.
  • Exceptional skills in relationship management, including building and maintaining partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and community leaders.
  • Experience in representing organizations in public and media settings, with the ability to effectively communicate the mission and impact of Laureus USA.
  • Dynamic, engaging, professional public presence.
  • Ability to navigate the complex dynamics of senior leadership teams and to successfully influence decision making at this level.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team.
  • Commitment to the highest levels of professional integrity and ethical standards.

What We Offer

Laureus USA offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match.

How to Apply

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].


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