Executive Director, NWSL Foundation
$125,000–$165,000 year
HybridNew York, United States
Job Summary
Own and steward the Foundation's multi-year research agenda by identifying gaps, guiding prioritization of questions, and shaping norms across the women's athletic health field. Design and lead flagship convenings, including an annual symposium, to align academic institutions and coordinate the research ecosystem. Establish governance structures, oversee peer review standards, and define protocols for athlete-involved research to ensure scientific rigor and independence. Lead fundraising for major gifts and partnerships while representing the Foundation to philanthropic and institutional stakeholders. Build a high-functioning Board and committee structure, manage budget and endowment stewardship, and partner with League leadership to translate research into actionable insights.
Required Qualifications
- Senior leader with experience building or leading research-adjacent, philanthropic, or mission-driven institutions
- Demonstrated ability to convene and influence senior academic, clinical, and practitioner stakeholders
- Strong judgment and credibility in navigating complex, politically sensitive environments
- Proven fundraiser who can inspire confidence and investment in long-term impact
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of research, elite sport, governance, and philanthropy
- Passion for women's sports and advancing athlete health through systemic change
Desired Qualifications
- Experience drawing credibility from prior leadership experience at the intersection of research, sport, and institutions
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