Responsibilities

• The Manager, Philanthropic Communications, plays a central role in equipping Major and Principal Giving teams with clear, compelling, donor-ready communications that support Impact Funds and other priority fundraising initiatives.
• This position brings together strong writing, project management, content planning, and production oversight to ensure fundraisers have the narratives, materials, collateral, and reporting tools needed to engage donors with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
• The role supports four connected areas of work: Impact Funds and fundraising initiative communications; Major and Principal Giving support; impact reporting and stewardship narratives; and donor-facing collateral management.
• Across each area, the Manager works closely with Development, Stewardship, Impact Funds, and other internal partners to shape content, manage communications workflows, and deliver polished materials that advance donor conversations, support gift opportunities, and demonstrate philanthropic impact.
• Within this portfolio, the Manager turns complex information into compelling narratives and practical resources that help frontline fundraisers communicate need, opportunity, and impact.
• The position requires a highly organized, collaborative communicator who can manage multiple workstreams, coordinate cross-functional input, maintain current collateral and reporting resources, and deliver accurate, donor-centered communications in support of fundraising and long-term engagement goals.
• Impact Funds & Fundraising Initiative Communications (35%)
• Major & Principal Giving Support (25%)
• Impact Reporting & Stewardship Narratives (25%)
• Collateral Management & Communications Operations (15%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Nonprofit Management, Sports Management, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in communications, stewardship communications, impact reporting, donor communications, nonprofit advancement, or a related field
• Proven experience developing donor-facing communications, impact reports, stewardship materials, and engagement content
• Experience coordinating design, print production, collateral, vendors, or communications operations is preferred
• Experience in advancement, fundraising, philanthropy, or mission-driven communications is strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong ability to translate complex athlete, sport, programmatic, and financial information into donor-centered communications
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, production timelines, and cross-functional review processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Development, Stewardship, Finance, Athlete Services, NGB Services, and program partners

Benefits

• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summaryhere.