Executive Director, The Ultimate Foundation

Position Title: Executive Director, The Ultimate Foundation

Location: Flexible within the continental United States. Organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and some preference may be given for local or relocating candidates, but this is not required.

Reports To: The Ultimate Foundation Board

About The Ultimate Foundation: The Ultimate Foundation serves as the developmental arm of USA Ultimate, the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of ultimate in the United States. Established in 2014, the Foundation supports USA Ultimate programs focused on giving everyone the opportunity to experience ultimate.

Programs specifically support:

  • Equipping minority and gender-inclusive players with the resources required to participate in ultimate
  • Removing barriers to participation in National Team Programs
  • Increasing opportunities for girls and women in ultimate
  • Building partnerships with other national and local programs to reach underserved communities

About USA Ultimate (USAU): Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., USAU serves as the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the U.S. and is a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USPOC). Our mission is to advance the sport of ultimate in the United States by enhancing character,
community and competition. USA Ultimate seeks to increase access to and participation in the sport of ultimate with an emphasis on expanding diversity, ensuring inclusion and youth development.

Position Description: This newly formed position will be responsible for growing The Ultimate Foundation into the premier national charity for ultimate in the United States. The director will have a wide range of responsibilities related to fundraising, relationships with the NGB, program planning, development and execution.

Ideal experience will include:

  • 5+ years of experience in development or a related field
  • 1+ year management or leadership experience
  • Experience working with a volunteer community
  • Experience with grants and funding a plus
  • Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with Boards, Corporations and organization in sports

Responsibilities Include:

  • Define strategic plan for the Foundation in line with achieving USA Ultimate’s strategic goals
  • Increase fundraising efforts through new and existing programs, organization partnerships, fundraising programs, outreach to alumni, players & other members of our community
  • Communicate the organizational messages in person and through the development of meaningful collateral
  • Build relationships with The Ultimate Foundation Board, USA Ultimate Board and staff, funding organizations and other NGBs
  • Develop volunteers and potentially paid staff to grow revenue and execute the strategic plan
  • Pursue grant and funding opportunities
  • Execute day-to-day operational requirements, including reporting, budgeting, and presentations
  • Some travel (< 25%) and weekend work will be required

Compensation:

  • This is a full-time, exempt salaried position which will be located at USA Ultimate headquarters in Colorado Springs or remote from anywhere in the continental United States
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications, with a range of $80,000 – $100,000.
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision plan, currently with premiums paid 100% by USA Ultimate as well as deductible assistance.
  • Eligibility for retirement savings program after receiving at least $5,000 in pay, with new enrollment at beginning of each calendar year
  • Attractive PTO package, including vacation, sick time, holidays and flexible schedule
  • Potential, limited, relocation allowance to Colorado Springs at time of hiring
  • Projected Start Date: December 2023

USA Ultimate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. USA Ultimate strives to increase its workforce diversity. Applicants of color, women, individuals with disabilities, applicants from low-income backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Category
Real Estate
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Colorado Springs
Career Level
unspecified
Company
AEG
JOB SOURCE
https://www.teamworkonline.com/olympic-jobs/usngbjobs/usa-ultimate/executive-director-the-ultimate-foundation-2054501