Director of Development at Richemont in New York, NY

Job description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. About Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA Laureus Sport for Good USA is a national nonprofit organization that uses the power of sport to improve the lives of youth and unite communities. Since 2012, we’ve invested over $30 million into community-based organizations, impacting more than one million young people. We support youth-serving sport programs through grants and capacity building, empower local leaders to drive social change, and organize the youth sport sector through convenings, research, and strategic advisement. Laureus USA is part of the global Laureus network, which includes National Foundations across the world, a Global Foundation, the Laureus World Sports Academy, and the annual Laureus World Sports Awards. Position Summary Laureus USA seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven fundraiser to serve as Director of Development. Based in New York City and reporting to the Executive Director, this role will lead the Development Department and oversee the organization’s fundraising strategy and execution across individual, foundation, and corporate giving. The Director will be responsible for stewarding and growing existing donor and funder relationships, building new partnerships, and developing a more robust and sustainable fundraising pipeline. Building individual giving, particularly among high-net-worth donors, will be a key growth priority alongside managing existing grants and expanding foundation and corporate support. The Director will manage a small team and serve on Laureus USA’s national leadership team. This position requires strong external relationship-building skills, the ability to translate strategy into results, and a collaborative approach to leading staff and aligning fundraising with broader organizational priorities. Key Responsibilities Development Strategy and Department Leadership Lead the Development Department, setting priorities and overseeing fundraising strategy and execution across individual, foundation, and corporate giving. Develop and implement an annual development plan, with clear revenue goals, donor engagement strategies, and responsibilities for the team. Partner with the Executive Director on fundraising priorities and strategy and engagement for major donors and prospects. Oversee donor records, pipeline tracking, and fundraising performance reporting, using data to assess progress and adjust strategies. Work with Finance to align fundraising goals, revenue projections, and departmental spending with the organizational budget. Fundraising and Donor Management Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects across individual, foundation, and corporate giving. Cultivate, solicit, and close gifts through thoughtful and strategic donor engagement. Lead donor relationships through the full lifecycle, from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. Engage the Board of Directors, Athlete Council, and broader athlete community to support introductions, cultivation, and fundraising opportunities. Individual Giving Strategy and Growth Lead the development and execution of Laureus USA’s individual giving strategy, with a focus on building and growing high-net-worth donor support. Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the individual donor pipeline and increase donor retention and giving over time. Develop compelling cases for support and engagement strategies tailored to individual donors. Establish systems and approaches that support sustained growth in individual philanthropy. Foundation and Corporate Gi