Corporate Philanthropy Lead

Global Payments; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global benefits and programs

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive, supportive team environment

Community involvement and volunteering

Job summary

Global Payments seeks a Corporate Philanthropy Lead to build and operate the company’s global philanthropy program. You will shape strategy, governance, and partnerships across regions, aligning with priorities and ESG goals.

Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Legal, Finance and regional leaders to drive measurable community impact and storytelling. Based in the Atlanta area with hybrid work, you will craft multi-year roadmaps, establish funding criteria, manage budgets and measure

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading enterprise-level philanthropy or community investment programs.
• Experience managing nonprofit partnerships and charitable investments.
• Demonstrated experience building programs, governance structures and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate giving, nonprofit partnerships and charitable compliance.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Must be based in the Atlanta metropolitan area and able to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategi & Program Leadership: Lead the development and execution of Global Payments’ global corporate philanthropy strategy, establish a focused community investment strategy, develop multi-year roadmaps, benchmark peers, and evolve the strategy with Corporate Communications.
• Community Investment & Partnerships: Build and manage nonprofit partnerships, evaluate opportunities, develop funding criteria, build relationships, and develop disaster relief strategies.
• Governance & Operations: Establish governance, policies, processes, funding guidelines, manage budgets and annual planning, and build scalable operating models.
• Employee & Community Engagement: Develop strategies for employee participation and cross-functional engagement, scale programs globally.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define KPIs, develop dashboards, measure program effectiveness and report to executives.
• Communications & Storytelling: Partner with Corporate Communications to showcase impact and support executive communications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing or a related field

Job description

Job DescriptionReady to take your career global?Make your mark with one of the biggest names in payments. At Global Payments, you help businesses grow by transforming how they accept and manage payments. As a Corporate Philanthropy Lead, you will build and lead the company’s global corporate philanthropy program.Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Integrated Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing Global Payments’ corporate philanthropy strategy, including community investment, nonprofit partnerships, disaster relief, governance, impact measurement and strategic storytelling.Working across Corporate Communications, People, Culture & Change, Legal, Finance, Marketing and business leaders around the world, you will establish a scalable philanthropy program that strengthens communities while advancing the company’s priorities, culture and reputation.This is an exciting opportunity for a builder — someone who enjoys creating strategy, establishing operating models and developing programs that create meaningful and measurable impact.What You’ll OwnStrategy & Program LeadershipLead the development and execution of Global Payments’ global corporate philanthropy strategy.Establish a focused community investment strategy aligned with company priorities and business objectives.Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for philanthropy and community investment.Benchmark peer companies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.Partner with Corporate Communications leadership to continuously evolve the company’s community investment strategy.Community Investment & PartnershipsBuild and manage a portfolio of nonprofit partnerships aligned with strategic investment priorities.Evaluate partnership opportunities, grant requests and sponsorship investments.Develop funding criteria and recommend charitable investments.Build long-term relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders and strategic partners.Develop disaster relief strategies and charitable response frameworks.Governance & OperationsEstablish governance, policies and operational processes for corporate philanthropy.Partner with Legal, Compliance and Finance to ensure charitable activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.Define approval processes, decision rights and funding guidelines.Manage philanthropy budgets and annual planning processes.Build scalable operating models that enable consistent global execution.Employee & Community EngagementDevelop strategies that encourage employee participation in community investment initiatives.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support enterprise community engagement efforts.Collaborate with regional leaders and business partners to help scale community investment programs globally.Develop frameworks that strengthen employee engagement through volunteerism and community involvement.Measurement & ReportingDefine KPIs that measure community impact, employee participation and business value.Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting.Measure program effectiveness and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.Support Corporate Citizenship, ESG and Annual Report reporting requirements.Demonstrate how community investment contributes to broader corporate objectives.Communications & StorytellingPartner with Corporate Communications to showcase the impact of Global Payments’ community investment efforts.Identify compelling stories that highlight employees, nonprofit partners and communities.Support executive communications related to philanthropy initiatives.Help position Global Payments as a leader in corporate citizenship through strategic storytelling and thought leadership.What You BringBachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing or a related field.8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), community investment, nonprofit leadership or a related field.Experience designing and leading enterprise-level philanthropy or community investment programs.Experience managing nonprofit partnerships and charitable investments.Demonstrated experience building programs, governance structures and operational processes.Strong understanding of corporate giving, nonprofit partnerships and charitable compliance.Excellent project management and organizational skills.Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.Experience presenting recommendations and results to senior leadership.Must be based in the Atlanta metropolitan area and able to work in a hybrid environment.It’s a bonus if you haveExperience within a Fortune 500 or global organization.Experience supporting ESG, Corporate Citizenship or sustainability initiatives.Experience developing impact measurement frameworks and executive reporting.Experience managing philanthropy budgets and charitable investment portfolios.About the teamOur inclusive and global team wins together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who can learn from as your career grows. -its unmatched, Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.What makes a GlobalpayerGlobalpayers think like a client, act like an owner, and win as one team. We're curious and innovative- always finding a better way to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your career global.Our perks - what we’ll bring for youWe know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global businessAccess to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertiseA supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matterTime to give back through community and charity initiativesA global employee assistance program to support your wellbeingRecognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements.https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.#LI-Hybrid#LI-KH1EEOC StatementGlobal Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.