Head of Community and Foundations
Kroger Family of Companies, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Develop, lead and measure long-term strategy and key initiatives for the company’s charitable giving portfolio and community engagement, including two nonprofit foundations: The Kroger Co. Foundation and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation. Manage the overall community impact strategy and day-to-day operations and philanthropic accounts. Lead grant-making aligned with the company’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste mission and key focus areas to achieve measurable positive results and enhance the company’s reputation. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and lead multi-year strategy for enterprise community engagement and impact philanthropy, including The Kroger Co. Foundation and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation; manage related charitable operations, including programmatic support, events, fundraising and public reporting
- Lead company-wide charitable giving with regional and division Communications & Public Affairs managers; oversee combined annual grant-making and measure positive impacts
- Serve as executive director for the company’s nonprofit foundation Board of Directors
- Align giving in ways that advance Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan and other strategic and business-aligned priorities to strengthen our communities
- Work independently with legal advisers, national vendors, accountants and others to align with federal and state laws and best practices for charitable giving
- Ensure compliance with all IRS regulations governing charitable programs and oversee annual foundation audits conducted by an independent auditing firm
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximize the value of community programs; work across the company to share expertise and provide input on best practices
- Monitor foundation asset investments with in-house and third-party advisers
- Lead production of annual foundation reports
- Represent the company and foundations at events and conferences
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel independently (<10%) to inform strategy and support community programs
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum
- 7+ years nonprofit or corporate philanthropy or community relations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with issues related to impact philanthropy, community engagement, sustainability and social impact
- Strong ability to drive progress, shape strategy and promote innovation in a dynamic environment
- Proven project management skills, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to serve as a strong representative for Kroger philanthropy and community engagement
- Ability to coach, counsel and collaborate with business unit public affairs managers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desired
- Bachelors degree
- 10+ years of experience with nonprofit or corporate philanthropy or community relations
- Any related financial portfolio and/or account management
- Working knowledge of IRS regulations governing charitable giving programs
- Professional certificates/other training in nonprofit leadership