Partnerships Director

Role Overview

• Assist the team in building, communicating, and executing the corporate philanthropy strategy and framework.
• Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit partner relationships, which could include market or corporate level relationships and partnership support;
• Maintain a dynamic grants pipeline, flagging emerging opportunities and developing a plan to sunset inactive prospects based on strategic criteria.
• Where needed, perform research to identify nonprofit partner organizations whose missions align with company priorities.
• Respond to community inquiries and grant-related questions with professionalism and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of corporate execution of strategic program development with nonprofit partners.
• Work and coordinate cross-functionally with other internal teams, such as Legal, Finance, Investments, Community Engagement, Government Relations, Economic Development, Marketing, Events, Social Value, Sustainability, Development, and Global Care & Impact to contribute to a unified, aligned, and seamless experience for community partners and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate nonprofit site visits and needs assessments with existing and new partners and grantees to inform funding decisions.
• Oversee all aspects of the grantmaking process for assigned markets or partnerships, including information requests, budget and grant approval, legal agreements, grant disbursements, tracking of partnership/grant/program progress and delivery, impact reports, and assessment of partnership outcomes and success.
• Supervise event/program sponsorships to achieve optimum attendance/participation as well as ensuring all sponsorship requirements are met, such as collaboration with other teams (not limited to) marketing logos, ads, graphics, promotional items, etc.
• Support governance of market giving committees; advise giving committees to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide giving strategies and annual budget allocations.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all nonprofit engagement and impact, including accurate and timely records of grants, contributions, and engagement activities in the grants management system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date communication logs, grant files, contracts, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Organize strategic volunteerism in emerging markets, as needed, to foster goodwill in new operational communities.
• Assist in the development of quarterly and annual team impact metrics, narrative summaries, and budget reconciliation.
• Ensure all grantmaking activities comply with applicable legal requirements, company policy, and IRS regulations governing corporate charitable contributions.
• Identify and communicate data insights that improve program effectiveness and community outcomes.
• Represent the company’s philanthropic mission at assigned nonprofit or community events.
• Assist in policy and process development for Philanthropy
• Always maintain strict confidentiality of philanthropy information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, social work, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Five or more years of experience in a corporate philanthropy, foundation, grantmaking, nonprofit fundraising, community relations, or related professional environment.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. GPC, CNP, CFRE) a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing grant portfolios and/or large, complex strategic giving programs, including due diligence, compliance, and impact evaluation.
• Experience in budget management and leadership of committees, boards, or volunteer teams.
• Proficiency with MS365 and technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to executive audiences.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting a cross-functional or international team.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program