Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager

About the role

As the largest pure‑play adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) develops innovative coatings, adhesives and sealants that enhance the quality, safety and performance of everyday products. Founded in 1887, the company generated $3.5 billion in revenue in 2025 and employs more than 7,100 team members across 150 countries. The Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager leads the execution of H.B. Fuller’s global community affairs and philanthropic programs, including day‑to‑day management of the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation. Reporting to the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director, this role translates enterprise priorities into community‑impact strategies, oversees grantmaking, employee volunteerism, charitable giving, and ensures alignment with business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director to develop and execute H.B. Fuller’s global community affairs and philanthropy strategy, aligned with company priorities, values and reputation objectives.
• Develop long‑term community affairs and philanthropic priorities, identifying emerging trends, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that support business and reputation goals.
• Lead day‑to‑day management of the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation and associated programs, including operations, grantmaking, governance support, compliance, reporting and board‑related activities.
• Manage charitable giving, grantmaking, sponsorships and community investments, ensuring alignment with Foundation priorities, budgets and governance requirements.
• Lead employee volunteerism and giving programs, partnering with cross‑functional teams and business leaders to increase participation and engagement.
• Coordinate community affairs and philanthropy activities across global regions, fostering alignment, consistency and best‑practice sharing while supporting local community needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, community partners and regional champions to strengthen stakeholder engagement and program impact.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes, toolkits and best practices that support effective and consistent program execution globally.
• Support annual planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor expenditures and provide recommendations on funding allocations, partnerships and philanthropic investments.
• Establish and maintain measurement frameworks, dashboards and reporting to assess community impact, employee participation, partnership effectiveness and Foundation performance.

Requirements

• English language fluency.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, business, marketing, community development, social responsibility or a related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in corporate philanthropy, community affairs, corporate social responsibility (CSR), nonprofit management, communications or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise‑level community affairs, philanthropy or stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, sponsorships and community investment programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timelines.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration or a related field.
• Experience managing a corporate foundation or CSR program, supporting global initiatives, and working across multiple global regions and cultures.
• Proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Familiarity and proficiency with various grantmaking and volunteerism software platforms.

Pay

The salary for this role is $110,000 – $150,000, based on factors such as education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

H.B. Fuller offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, health & wellness benefits, 401(k) contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.