Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager
Position Overview
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 and associated programs.
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.
Partner with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director to 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.
Cook up 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 corporate social responsibility 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
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $110,000 - $150,000. In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.