Director, Community Impact

About the Role

The Director of Community Impact is critical for leading the strategy, governance, operations, and continued evolution of the Burlington Stores Foundation and Burlington’s community-impact programs. This role develops and executes the strategic direction for the Foundation and the company’s community-related initiatives, requiring expertise in corporate philanthropy, foundation governance, grantmaking, community partnerships, volunteerism, financial stewardship, and impact measurement.

The Director oversees the Foundation’s grantmaking portfolio, charitable partnerships, enterprise volunteerism, community-response initiatives, and governance frameworks for local partnerships. The role ensures programs are strategically aligned, operationally sound, financially responsible, compliant, and capable of demonstrating meaningful impact. This highly visible position partners with senior leadership, the Burlington Stores Foundation Board, and internal/external stakeholders to drive participation and continuous improvement in scalable programs that align with Burlington’s culture and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Community Impact Strategy & Enterprise Programs
  • Develop and execute Burlington’s enterprise community-impact strategy and annual operating plan, establishing priorities, goals, and scalable programs aligned with company culture and community needs.
  • Lead the evolution of Burlington’s community-impact portfolio, identifying opportunities to strengthen existing programs, develop new initiatives, and improve reach and effectiveness.
  • Oversee strategic coordination of community-related programs across Stores, Distribution Centers, and corporate functions, ensuring alignment and clear governance.
  • Lead Burlington’s approach to community-response initiatives, including frameworks for emerging needs and opportunities.
  • Propose and maintain enterprise standards for community-impact programming, including decision-making, prioritization, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Partner across the organization to increase awareness, gather stakeholder feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Identify emerging trends in corporate philanthropy and translate insights into recommendations for Burlington’s strategy.
• Burlington Stores Foundation Strategy, Governance & Grantmaking
  • Lead the strategy, governance, and operations of the Burlington Stores Foundation, ensuring alignment with broader community-impact strategy and compliance requirements.
  • Develop annual Foundation grantmaking priorities, budgets, calendars, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and funding recommendations.
  • Manage the full grant lifecycle, including nominations, applications, due diligence, review, approval, payment, reporting, and closeout.
  • Prepare grant recommendations, meeting materials, reports, and follow-up actions for the Foundation Board.
  • Maintain Foundation policies, procedures, records, and operating controls.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, and external advisers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Manage the Foundation’s grants-management platform, vendors, and administrative processes.
  • Monitor the Foundation’s grantmaking portfolio, charitable investment, and financial activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Community Partnerships & Enterprise Volunteerism
  • Lead and manage Burlington’s enterprise community and nonprofit partnership process, serving as the central liaison for partnership requests.
  • Establish and maintain an enterprise framework for community partnerships, including intake, evaluation, approval, renewal, and exit processes.
  • Lead Burlington’s Season of Service initiative and broader enterprise volunteerism strategy, including program design, participation goals, and nonprofit partner selection.
  • Partner with Stores, Distribution Centers, Field HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Marketing, and Communications to support consistent execution of community partnerships and volunteer initiatives.
  • Maintain visibility into community partnerships across Burlington locations and identify opportunities for alignment and impact.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for Burlington’s cause-marketing, charitable campaigns, and community-facing partnership opportunities.
• Impact Measurement, Financial Stewardship & Program Effectiveness
  • Develop and maintain Burlington’s community-impact measurement framework, including goals, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting standards.
  • Track charitable investment, grant outcomes, volunteer participation, and community-partnership activity to assess reach and effectiveness.
  • Monitor financial performance across Foundation and community-impact programs, identifying trends and opportunities for resource allocation.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and develop recommendations for continuation, expansion, redesign, or discontinuation.
  • Benchmark Burlington’s community-impact practices against peer companies and industry standards to inform continuous improvement.
• Executive, Board & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Develop concise executive communications, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Foundation Board regarding strategy, grantmaking, program performance, and risks.
  • Serve as a strategic adviser to internal leaders on community impact, corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and Foundation-related matters.
  • Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives through influence, building alignment across business functions.
  • Represent Burlington in discussions with nonprofit partners, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
  • Identify issues requiring executive or Board consideration and develop clear recommendations and follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate philanthropy, community impact, nonprofit management, corporate social responsibility, grantmaking, or a related field.
• Experience leading or administering a corporate foundation, grantmaking portfolio, charitable fund, or comparable philanthropic program.
• Experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including application processes, due diligence, review, payment, reporting, and compliance.
• Experience working with a grants management database at a company or nonprofit.
• Experience managing charitable partnerships, volunteer programs, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, organizational, and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong relationship-management skills and ability to serve as an effective liaison between internal and external partners.
• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong program-management skills, including managing multiple workstreams, budgets, vendors, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform recommendations.
• Superior verbal, written, and organizational communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and business correspondence.
• Solid computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Competitive wages and flexible hours.
• Associate discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time associates.
• 401(k) plan.
• Training and development opportunities.

Pay

Min-Mid $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 (salaried). Individual pay decisions are based on qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid role.