Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, the Senior Director of Stewardship & Engagement will design and lead a comprehensive, donor-centered stewardship program. This role will be first of its kind and build the stewardship function from the ground up—establishing best practices, developing scalable processes, and crafting a high-impact strategy to acquire, retain, and grow philanthropic support at all levels. This individual will partner closely with colleagues across Advancement and the Federation to create meaningful donor experiences, deliver compelling impact reporting, and drive long-term donor engagement. As part of a rapidly growing advancement team, this role is essential to shaping how supporters experience and invest in U.S. Soccer’s mission to build a better future through soccer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive stewardship and reporting strategy aligned with U.S. Soccer’s growth goals and donor pipeline, including developing staffing plan and hiring to support department goals 
• Serve as a strategic partner to fundraising colleagues to ensure seamless donor journeys and stewardship plans across all donor segments