Manager, The Victory Project

Job Description Summary

The Victory Project, Sporting Kansas City’s charitable foundation, is dedicated to celebrating children’s victories, big or small, through philanthropic initiatives supporting childhood cancer and access to soccer. The Manager of The Victory Project will play a vital role in the success of our major fundraising while creating a comprehensive donor relations program to attract and retain supporters. This role will manage the Victory Project coordinator and seasonal intern and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued growth and impact of The Victory Project.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, vendor relations, sponsorship fulfillment, and volunteer oversight for the marquis events, including the annual Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational Golf Tournament.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate sponsors, major donors, and community partners.
• Work with Sporting KC’s marketing and communications teams to promote events and maximize attendance.
• Develop and implement a donor relations program to engage, recognize, and retain supporters.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce, track engagement, and provide timely acknowledgments and impact reports.
• Create and execute personalized stewardship plans for high-level donors.
• Serve as a key representative of The Victory Project in the community, fostering relationships with nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, and local stakeholders.
• Work with Sporting KC players, associates, and partners to support program initiatives and fundraising campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for Major League Soccer initiatives including annual campaigns: Kick Childhood Cancer, Special Olympics Unified Games, and Soccer For All.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities that promote the mission in the community.
• Work with Coordinator to respond to all community donation requests via email, standard mail and online requesting, identifying which donation requests to support and which to deny.
• Oversee the website and social media channels for TVP
  
  
  

Game Day Responsibilities

• Manage Game Day Activations on behalf of TVP: GameDay Honoree, Special Olympics Unified Game, Kick Childhood Cancer and Soccer for All Kids.
• Ensure that spaces with The Victory Project messaging is organized and set for the next home game.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or event management.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and community engagements.
• Proficiency in donor management software (Salesforce and OneCause)
• Passion for community impact and a commitment to The Victory Project’s mission.
• Knowledge of best practices for non-profit websites and social media
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in sports philanthropy or a nonprofit.
• Knowledge of the Kansas City philanthropic landscape.
• Experience working with high-profile donors and corporate sponsors.
• Has managed small teams