Giving Partnerships Director

About the role

The Giving Partnerships Director at QTS Data Centers plays a crucial role in supporting the company's philanthropic investments and transforming nonprofit relationships. This position involves building and executing the corporate philanthropy strategy, managing nonprofit partner relationships, and overseeing grantmaking processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, communicate, and execute the corporate philanthropy strategy and framework.
• Maintain a dynamic grants pipeline, identifying emerging opportunities and developing plans to sunset inactive prospects based on strategic criteria.
• Perform research to identify nonprofit partner organizations whose missions align with company priorities.
• Respond to community inquiries and grant-related questions professionally and promptly.
• Manage corporate execution of strategic program development with nonprofit partners.
• Coordinate with various internal teams to ensure a seamless experience for community partners and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate nonprofit site visits and needs assessments with partners and grantees to inform funding decisions.
• Oversee all aspects of the grantmaking process, including information requests, budget and grant approvals, legal agreements, grant disbursements, tracking of partnership/grant/program progress, and impact reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all nonprofit engagement and impact, including accurate and timely records of grants, contributions, and engagement activities in the grants management system.
• Organize strategic volunteerism in emerging markets, as needed, to foster goodwill in new operational communities.
• Aid in the development of quarterly and annual team impact metrics, narrative summaries, and budget reconciliations.
• Ensure all grantmaking activities comply with applicable legal requirements, company policy, and IRS regulations governing corporate charitable contributions.
• Identify and communicate data insights that improve program effectiveness and community outcomes.
• Represent the company's philanthropic mission at assigned nonprofit or community events.
• Aid in the development of policies and processes for Philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, social work, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Five or more years of experience in a corporate philanthropy, foundation, grantmaking, nonprofit fundraising, community relations, or related professional environment.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. GPC, CNP, CFRE) a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing grant portfolios and/or large, complex strategic giving programs, including due diligence, compliance, and impact evaluation.
• Experience in budget management and leadership of committees, boards, or volunteer teams.
• Proficiency with MS365 and technology tools.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to executive audiences.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting a cross-functional or international team.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked.
• Pet and Legal Insurance.
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A