Community Relations and Philanthropy Manager
The Community Relations and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation non-profit operations and strategic partnerships, as well as guiding the Group's community relations efforts, volunteer programs and employee engagement in North America.
This role involves developing, implementing and executing the strategic vision of the Foundation in alignment with the company's corporate social responsibility goals and objectives. This includes:
* Strategic planning
* Campaign support
* National Partnership management
* Community relations
* Employee volunteer programs
* Budgeting
* Grant reviews
* Stakeholder engagement
The Manager will work closely with Foundation board members, employees, and internal and external partners to drive Saint-Gobain North America's corporate social responsibility impact and enhance the company's philanthropic efforts in alignment with the Saint-Gobain's Purpose, vision, and values.
Main responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing the annual planning of the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation in alignment with the strategic vision of the Foundation board.
* Managing the allocation of the Foundation's annual budget, including distribution of community gifts, direct grants, and matching gifts.
* Managing relationships across the organization, including relationships with the foundation board, business unit leaders and contacts.
* Handling all day-to-day operations of the Foundation, including budgeting, financial management, and administration, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources.
* Overseeing the grant-making process, including identifying potential grant recipients, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance, to support organizations and initiatives that align with the Foundation's priorities.
* Managing external vendor partnerships that provide support and services for the SGNA Foundation programs and platforms.
* Designing and implementing giving campaigns in support of Saint-Gobain philanthropic and community engagement activities with emphasis on localized employee engagement for volunteer programs and community-based giving initiatives.
* Designing and implementing community outreach strategies and plans; working with stakeholders and employees at all levels of the organization to build relationships, grow engagement and increase volunteer participation in strategic programs and grassroots initiatives aligned to the Foundation's mission and objectives.
* Mbartor and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the SGNA Foundation's programs and initiatives and preparing regular reports for senior leadership to demonstrate the foundation's progress and impact
* Collaborating with communications team to design communication and marketing strategies to promote the SGNA Foundation's activities and build awareness and support for the SGNA Foundation.
* Creating links between Saint-Gobain North America's mission and purpose to the community by raising positive awareness of the company's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the required field, such as business administration, nonprofit management, philanthropy, communications or social sciences.
* 5+ years' experience managing corporate foundations and/or large non-profit organizations across large regions, corporate social responsibility programs, volunteer programs and volunteer engagement in highly matrixed entities.
* An entrepreneurial spirit and a high level of initiative, judgment, and decisiveness in accomplishing tasks.
* Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including senior management.
* Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, and evaluating impact in highly matrixed entities.
* A passion for CSR, networking and building relationships internally and in the community.
* Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Expert written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to corporate foundations.
* Proficiency in using relevant software and technology for project management, data analysis, and communication.