Sports Development Director

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada 2FOUR Solutions Full time

**Job Overview**

**Duties**
- Lead the development and execution of strategies to generate revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and business opportunities.
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals. Build and maintain relationships with current donors while identifying and cultivating new prospects.
- Develop and implement effective sports development strategies.
- Negotiate high-value sponsorship agreements and partnerships, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and growth objectives.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to implement digital campaigns and social media to engage donors, sponsors, and the broader community.
- Conduct market research to identify fundraising trends, opportunities, and potential business partnerships.
- Manage the preparation of development and business growth budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and resource optimization.
- Utilize platforms to track donor engagement, contributions, and other key performance metrics.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of sports events, including planning, budgeting, logistics, marketing, and post-event evaluation. Ensure that events are organized efficiently and deliver value for both the organization and its stakeholders.
- Lead and manage a team of Sports Development Coordinators across multiple sports disciplines.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Proven experience (5+ years) in sports development, fundraising, or business development, with a strong track record in securing sponsorships, partnerships, and donor contributions.
- Expertise in digital marketing strategies such as in social media.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget preparation and management for development activities.
- Excellent negotiation skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and manage high-value contracts.
- Proficiency in using databases to manage and track relationships with donors and partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and communications for a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
- Passion for sports and a deep understanding of the sports industry and nonprofit sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact within our organization through effective development strategies.

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-23

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