Director, Foundation Operations
Team USADescription Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed? Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity? Are you the one who honors your commitments? Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do? Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered YES , keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success! Here's a summary of responsibilities: The Director, Foundation Operations partners closely with the SVP, Chief of Development Operations to support organizational effectiveness, financial stewardship, and long-term growth. This role serves as a central connector between Development, Finance, Hospitality, Strategic Advancement, and other organizational partners to align resources, priorities, and execution against fundraising and organizational goals. Here’s how you’ll have an impact: Strategic & Annual Planning (30%) In partnership with the SVP, Chief of Development Operations and Chief Development Officer, support the development and implementation of the Foundation’s 24–36-month strategic plan. Working with Development leadership and peers, translate strategic priorities into measurable annual objectives, milestones, and accountability frameworks. Partner with the SVP, Chief of Development Operations and Finance to develop and implement the Development division annual planning process, guiding alignment between strategic priorities, team objectives, staffing plans, and budgets. Support the planning and delivery of executive strategy and planning sessions and evaluate progress against goals. Establish and manage planning calendars, operating rhythms, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms. Support the development of the agenda and content of division offsites and manage the follow-up and execution of work and strategy developed in these sessions. Operational Excellence & Special Projects (35%) Lead special projects and division initiatives on behalf of Development leadership. Drive cross-functional coordination among fundraising, stewardship, annual giving, hospitality, analytics, and operations teams. Promote best practices in project management, organizational effectiveness, and business planning. Develop tools, templates, and processes that improve planning consistency and execution across the division. Hospitality Financial Oversight & Risk Management (20%) Partner with Hospitality leadership to oversee forecasting, inventory management, pricing strategies, utilization rates, and financial performance. Support the development of financial models and risk mitigation strategies to maximize donor experience while minimizing organizational exposure. Monitor hospitality-related contracts, commitments, and vendor performance from a financial and operational perspective. Establish reporting frameworks and financial controls that support informed decision-making and strong fiscal stewardship. Business Analytics, Reporting & Decision Support (15%) Monitor divisional performance against budget and forecast targets. Develop executive-level financial presentations and business reviews for Foundation leadership, executive leadership, and governing boards. Partner with Development Analytics and Finance to establish key performance indicators across the division. Support business reviews and operational assessments to identify process improvements and resource optimization opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned. Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field Advanced degree preferred 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, finance, project management, business planning, or related fields. Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning processes. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business management. Experience supporting executive leadership teams …