Director of Corporate Giving

The nau, inc. value equation

Our value equation is developed by integrating economic, environmental and social factors into the traditional business model. Maximizing our value requires taking all three dimensions into account. 

We believe that a sustainable business has a fiduciary responsibility to its shareholders and a moral imperative to effect social and environmental change. And this is not just lip service. This belief is reflected in our mission statement, and it's written into the by laws of our business plan. 

We further believe that by holding to these integrated goals, we will dramatically expand our sphere of influence. 

This blending of profitability and philanthropy is the new measure of success. We intend to assume a leadership role in corporate responsibility while providing maximum return on shareholder investment. 

Our value equation is simple: Do well by doing good. 

Director, Corporate Giving Job Description 

The Director of Corporate Giving partners with the VP, Sustainable Business Practices and the Giving Program Advisory Board to select and evaluate organizations to participate in our corporate giving program. S/he uses advanced analytic and assessment skills to identify high-caliber, effective social change partners and to create partnerships that engage and activate our customers. The Director researches the global philanthropic and social change landscape to understand issues, trends, strategies and participants. S/he participates in setting the philanthropic philosophies and standards and evaluates program participants for effectiveness and ongoing partnerships. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

Contribute to the creation and management of a ground-breaking corporate giving program. This includes: 

* Analyzing and assessing change agent organizations to determine appropriateness of inclusion in nau's giving program 
* Understanding issues, trends, strategies and participants in the global philanthropic and social change arenas 
* Applying quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques to evaluate and measure change agent organizations' effectiveness 
* Developing and managing a database and tracking system to facilitate relationships with change agent organizations 
* Utilizing the database to access, track, and evaluate donations 
* Developing systems and materials to engage and activate nau customers with the giving program 

The Director will develop systems to include the nau employee population in understanding and participating in the giving program. S/he will work with the VP, Sustainable Business Practices to develop and evaluate the corporate giving program philosophy, approach, and execution. S/he will partner with the VPs of Sustainable Business Practices, Brand Development, and Marketing, to incorporate giving program information into all appropriate communication collateral. 

Requirements 

* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. 
* Must have at least 8 years of experience in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and/or social chance and be recognized as a social change leader. 
* Demonstrated experience in and understanding of the role companies play in social change and policy development. 
* Demonstrated success as an inspirational manager who has at least 4 years of experience attracting, developing, evaluating and retaining professional staff. 
* An ideological and empirical understanding of the key issues related to environmental, social and humanitarian change. 
* Superior analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills are essential. 
* Must be able to work as a member of a team, and with colleagues and social change partners of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. Experience with Access or a similar database is preferred.