Corporate Philanthropy Lead

Global Payments; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Inclusive team environment

Community giving

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Global Payments seeks a Corporate Philanthropy Lead to design and drive the company’s global philanthropy agenda. You will lead strategy development, partner with nonprofits and internal teams, and shape governance and impact reporting to align with business priorities.

You will oversee multi-year roadmaps, manage budgets, and develop frameworks for employee engagement and measurement of social impact across regions.

Qualifications

• Lead the development of Global Payments’ global philanthropy strategy.
• Develop governance, budgets and operating models for scalable programs.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and program leadership for corporate philanthropy.
• Build nonprofit partnerships and evaluate funding opportunities.
• Develop disaster relief strategies and community investment roadmaps.
• Establish governance, policies and processes for philanthropy.

Skills

Strategic philanthropy

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Storytelling & reporting

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration

Job description

Job Description Ready 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 Own

Strategy & Program Leadership

• Lead 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 & Partnerships

• Build 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 & Operations

• Establish 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 Engagement

• Develop 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 & Reporting

• Define 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 & Storytelling

• Partner 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 Bring

• Bachelor’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 have Experience 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.

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.

About the team

Our 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 Globalpayer Globalpayers 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.

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you

• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

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