Play Like a Champion is currently hiring a Director of Development to become a member of our Leadership Team and lead national fundraising efforts. This position will report to the Executive Director and lead a national development strategy that diversifies revenue, deepens donor relationships, raises visibility and builds the infrastructure for lasting philanthropic growth. This individual will build upon Play Like a Champion's compelling mission, respected programs and long-standing partnerships to develop a disciplined program that spans individual and major giving, foundations, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, recurring giving, campaigns and events.

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The Director of Development will pair strategy with hands-on execution: cultivating and soliciting donors, creating annual and multi-year plans, strengthening systems and messaging, managing the donor pipeline, and equipping colleagues and volunteer leaders to fundraise confidently. The strongest candidate will understand Play like a Champion as both a youth-sports organization and a broader catalyst for improving the lives of children in under-resourced communities by addressing inequities through education, character development, mental health, faith and moral formation, community development, violence prevention and equitable access to sport. 

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A full position prospectus can be found here, including job functions, qualifications and additional details. We are pleased to be working with Cooper Coleman in our national search. All interested candidates should visit this link to apply. Nominations of qualified candidates can also be sent directly to J. Michael Durnil at michael.durnil@coopercoleman.com.