Executive Director

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Board and senior team to refine and implement LPF's strategic direction, translating mission and values into clear priorities, goals, and metrics.
• Lead the evolution of a sustainable national business model that integrates contributed revenue, earned revenue, and volunteer engagement.
• Balance strategic ambition with operational discipline to ensure growth is scalable and financially sound.

Organizational Development and Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including finance, human resources, technology, facilities and warehousing, compliance, and risk management.
• Build, support, and retain a high-performing team, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Guide the organization through a founder-to-successor transition, strengthening internal systems, processes, and leadership capacity.

Fundraising and Partnerships

• Provide executive leadership for LPF's fundraising and earned revenue strategy, working closely with staff and the Board to diversify and grow revenue.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, institutional funders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible and credible spokesperson, clearly articulating LPF's mission, impact, and operating model.

This role creates positive change by leading Leveling the Playing Field's mission to expand access and equity by redistributing athletic equipment to under-resourced communities, ensuring cost and lack of resources never sideline young people from sports and physical activity.

• At least seven years of progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit or social impact setting.
• A deep commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for young people; experience with sports-based youth development is a plus.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and managing complexity in multi-site environments.
• Fundraising and revenue development experience across diverse sources, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and/or earned revenue.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, systems, and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams with a coaching-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort serving as an external spokesperson.
• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors and a solid understanding of nonprofit governance.

The Board is targeting a salary range of $175,000 – $185,000, commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package.

Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access and equity by redistributing athletic equipment to under-resourced communities, operating at the intersection of sports, youth development, health and wellness, and education to address persistent inequities in youth sports.