Senior Manager - Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £60,000-80,000 + great benefits
Our Client is a high profile global retailer with a strong CSR agenda. They have a company andindependently self-funded non-profit organisation supporting activities that help meet the needs of today’s communities, society and programmes that will support future generations. The Foundation has been a proud supporter of programs with a focus on socioeconomic initiatives
Your role within the organisation and your work makes a positive impact on people in both the UK & US. You’ll feel a deep sense of purpose throughout the organisation with employees committed to volunteering within the Foundation and making a positive community impact.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that includes community and high profile industry leaders.
The Foundation was the vision of the chief executive and board. His vision is to establish an annually budgeted corporate giving program and a stable, long-term source of support for both local and and international communities. The foundation’s growth is based on investment and fund raising activities.
The Foundation supports activities in the UK and US.
You will lead the development of the current and future strategy of the Foundation for the Foundation Board of Directors alongside Corporate Board within the retailer.
With the approval of the Board, you will will design and implement a grant management system for the Foundation including strategic priorities, policies, procedures and guidelines, budget allocation, program development, and program evaluation in compliance within the relevant UK and US framework
The role:
Lead and evolve the development of the Company’s annual Corporate Responsibility gathering data and feedback from all key partners.
Help build and drive the enterprise-wide partnership vision to implement a dynamic and meaningful global philanthropic strategy which includes a coordinated employee giving, volunteering and engagement experience.
Build and maintain active relationships with external nonprofit partners to strengthen the impact of the global philanthropic strategy, partnership impact and engagement and mobilisation of employee volunteers.
Develop enterprise-wide partnerships to drive the overall vision, strategy, and execution of dynamic and meaningful employee engagement and volunteering programs.
Leverage company culture initiatives to create meaningful engagement strategies to enhance employee engagement and volunteering events to support community impact and the employee experience life cycle.
Track relevant trends and leading practices in global philanthropy and employee engagement/volunteering to continually enhance program strategies and impacts, analytics and employee experience.
Evaluate, prioritise and assess different partner groups, interests and public information requirements related to the companies philanthropic offering.
Collaborate on the communications strategy to launch partnerships externally and educate employees internally about the company’s leading position in the corporate foundation sector.
Ensure adequate staffing of Board standing committees and internal fundraisers including audit, investment, governance, and nominating/selection as well as ad hoc committees established by the Board.
Work with the Retail Board of Directors, employees and charity partners retained by the Board to oversee the investment of assets and the disbursement of those assets as well as implement recommendations on programs
Responsible for receiving, evaluating, and administering other funds contributed to the Foundation by the corporation for special programs and projects within the scope of the Foundation and of interest to the corporation.
Design, oversee and direct the implementation of programs
Represent the Foundation to foster potential collaborative programs and projects with significant stakeholders including senior management, employees, officials of other foundations, organisations and charitable partners.
Lead and oversee and direct the design and implementation of the Foundation’s communication programme including preparation of the Foundation’s annual report, application, brochures and special programmes, presentations, and events.
The person:
Progressive experience working with corporate foundations or CSR boards. Must have operational and programme leadership experience in this space.
A demonstrated local and international awareness and understanding. Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated expertise in research and analysis and project management.
Ability to interact effectively with senior management and high-level external contacts.
Integrity, judgement, and diplomacy in response to sensitive requests for funding.
Experience in corporate foundations required. Experience in the retail industry is a plus but not required.
Well versed in project management tools and processes. Project management certification a plus.
Philanthropy and project management certification a plus.
Direct experience/results in a) employee engagement programs (including work place giving and community employee volunteer programs), b) proposal evaluation/review skills and c) solid understanding of generally accepted grant-making policies and regulations.
Familiarity with grant and budget management, including ability to read financial statements, develop budgets and review audited financial reports a plus.
Excellent people skills
Passion for working in a value led company, creating connections, and engaging ALL employees in developing a positive work environment.
Demonstrated track record of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, effectively managing multiple programs and projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail and deadlines.
Highly organised, analytical, proactive teammate with a high degree of initiative that can implement independently, set and meet deadlines and targets.