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Dick’s Sporting Goods
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Director - DICK'S Foundation
DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation have pledged over 50 Million Dollars to support programs that inspire and enable youth sports participation through its Sports Matter program. We are seeking a Director who will help to shape and lead the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy and design new and innovative grant making opportunities to support youth sports teams across the country. The ideal candidate has a passion for corporate social responsibility, has management experience at a foundation or in corporate philanthropy, has designed strategic grant making programs, is comfortable serving as a spokesperson at public events, understands the current youth sports landscape, has successfully worked cross functionally in a fast paced and changing culture, and cares deeply about improving the lives of kids through sport.
This position will report to VP-Associate General Counsel & Secretary of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and will be expected to direct The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and the Company’s charitable giving programs related to the Foundation. The incumbent will be responsible for the Foundation’s strategic growth, daily oversight, agency management, grant administration and activations and development efforts. This position will serve as the primary liaison for The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation both externally as well as internally with the Foundation’s Board of Directors and cross-functional partners.
Oversee The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation (DSGF) and related Company’s charitable giving efforts, including but not limited to creating the strategy and leading growth and future visioning, daily oversight of multiple agencies/partners and associate engagement on Foundation or Foundation-related (i.e. Sports Matter campaign) work, grant administration and activations, and the execution of development/fundraising efforts, all in partnership with a cross functional team at DSG and ultimately DSGF Board of Directors.
Serves as primary point of contact with the DSGF Board and all cross-functional departments regarding DSGF and the company’s charitable giving. Works in partnership with marketing leadership on activation and integration of DSGF including but not limited to vendor co-marketing, partnerships, events and DSG marketing campaigns ensuring consistency as well as continued growth and awareness for Company’s philanthropic efforts.
Develop and direct the execution of key initiatives and events designed to increase awareness, funding as well as associate, external or partner engagement for and with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. Including but not limited to fundraising campaigns, special events, and associate programs.
Direct oversight of DSGF budget and expense management, grant distribution or program(s). Meets with potential and current organizations as potential grant recipients, donors or partners. Develop awareness strategies with the goal of increasing awareness for and gaining support for the Foundation and its key initiatives and programs.
Bachelor's Degree
10-15 year of experience
Grant Design and Administration
Non-Profit and Foundation Management
Strategy Development
Short and Long Term Operating and Strategic Plan Implementation
Public Spokesperson at Corporate and Public Events
Ability to oversee a charitable foundation for not-for-profit organization