Application Guide

How to Apply for REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA): Tournament Management & Fundraising Services — National Charity Soccer Tournament Series

at Soccer Without Borders

🏢 About Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is a nonprofit that uses soccer as a vehicle to help underserved youth overcome obstacles and build belonging, education, and community. Working with SWB means directly contributing to a mission where the world's most popular sport becomes a tool for social change, and you get to see the impact on and off the pitch.

About This Role

This contract role involves planning, organizing, and executing a national series of charity soccer tournaments, with a heavy emphasis on maximizing net fundraising revenue through sponsorship sales, tiered registration, merchandise, concessions, auctions, and post-event engagement. You'll be the driving force behind creating high-quality, safe tournament experiences while also hitting ambitious revenue targets, directly fueling SWB's programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with local organizers in multiple cities, negotiating sponsorship deals, reviewing registration numbers and marketing strategies, and planning the next tournament's auction or merchandise lineup. You'll balance operational details with high-level fundraising tactics, all while ensuring each event embodies SWB's mission and runs smoothly.

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🎯 Who Soccer Without Borders Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in event management, particularly sports tournaments, with a track record of executing safe, well-run events.
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising and revenue generation, including sponsorship sales, tiered pricing, and monetization strategies like merchandise and auctions.
  • Ability to work remotely and manage multiple city-level tournaments, coordinating with local partners and volunteers.
  • Passion for SWB's mission and understanding of how soccer can drive social impact, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

📝 Tips for Applying to Soccer Without Borders

1

Submit a detailed proposal that outlines your approach to maximizing net revenue, including specific strategies for sponsorship tiers, registration pricing, and post-event cultivation.

2

Highlight past experience with charity or nonprofit tournaments, providing concrete metrics on funds raised and event attendance.

3

Demonstrate your ability to scale across multiple cities by describing your network or methodology for local execution.

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Address the RFA's emphasis on combining event operations with revenue generation—show how you'll balance both, not just logistics.

5

Include a timeline and budget framework that aligns with SWB's mission and the October 12, 2026 deadline, proving you can hit the ground running.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

Emphasize your dual expertise in event operations and fundraising, with examples of tournaments you've managed that exceeded revenue goals. Highlight your connection to soccer for social change and how you'll integrate SWB's mission into every aspect of the tournament series. Show you understand the RFA's unique requirements, such as tiered pricing and post-event engagement. Finally, articulate your vision for a scalable, multi-city series that delivers both financial and community impact.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore SWB's programs and impact reports to understand their mission, values, and the communities they serve.
  • → Research similar charity soccer tournaments or event series run by nonprofits to identify best practices and potential pitfalls.
  • → Investigate SWB's existing donor and sponsor base to tailor your fundraising approach.
  • → Understand the RFA's evaluation criteria by reviewing the full document carefully, and look for any additional context on SWB's website or social media.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you structure a multi-city charity soccer tournament series to maximize net revenue while ensuring consistent quality?
2 Describe a time you exceeded fundraising targets for a sports event. What specific strategies did you use?
3 How would you approach sponsorship sales for SWB, and which types of sponsors would you target?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of the tournament series beyond just funds raised?
5 How would you engage local communities and ensure the events reflect SWB's mission of creating belonging through soccer?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on event logistics without demonstrating a clear plan for revenue generation and fundraising.
  • Submitting a generic proposal that doesn't address the multi-city, scalable nature of the series or SWB's specific mission.
  • Ignoring the RFA's emphasis on post-event engagement and cultivation, which is crucial for long-term donor relationships.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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Good luck with your application to Soccer Without Borders!

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