Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Volunteer Programs will lead the strategy, development and execution of programs that activate GPC employees in meaningful community impact. This role oversees volunteerism (including skills-based service and board placements), employee charitable giving campaigns, matching gifts and Foundation-related employee benefit programs (hardship & relief, scholarship, tuition reimbursement) in partnership with HR.

Aligned with the GPC Foundation’s core functional areas – corporate giving, volunteer engagement, employee charitable giving and Foundation supported employee benefit programs – this role is responsible for building scalable infrastructure, driving participation, tracking impact and enhancing employee pride in being part of Team GPC.

The Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Volunteer Programs will collaborate closely with HR, Communications and Foundation Operations to ensure programs are strategic, well-structured, measurable and aligned with GPC’s values, culture and giving priorities.

Responsibilities

 Volunteer Strategy & Program Development

• Enhance and scale a strategic enterprise-wide volunteer program that complements and aligns with CSR and giving priorities
• Develop and promote skills-based volunteerism opportunities aligned with employee expertise
• Enhance and manage employee board service placement and representation with community organizations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Design tools and processes for community mapping and strategic employee placement
• Establish participation goals and track outcomes and impact
• Develop scalable frameworks that support long-term growth and impact

Employee Charitable Giving & Matching Gifts

• Lead annual employee charitable giving campaigns
• Implement and oversee a Foundation-supported employee matching gift program
• Manage vendor/platform coordination for giving and matching gift programs
• Track participation rates, funds raised and impact metrics
• Continuously refine campaign strategy to optimize employee engagement and pride

Employee Foundation-Related Benefit Programs (In partnership with HR)

• Provide program oversight for:
  • Employee Hardship & Relief
  • Scholarship programs
  • Tuition reimbursement (as applicable)
• Support application processes, documentation workflows and governance alignment
• Ensure clear program guidelines and transparent communication
• Track utilization, outcomes and impact metrics

Measurement, Reporting & Impact Tracking

• Develop and maintain dashboards to track:
  • Volunteer participation
  • Skills-based engagement
  • Board placements
  • Employee giving participation
  • Matching gift utilization
  • Hardship and scholarship metrics
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to increase participation
• Prepare executive-ready summaries and reports
• Contribute data and storytelling insights to Foundation reporting and CSR efforts

Communications & Campaign Activation (In partnership with Communications)

• Develop communications plans around volunteer initiatives and giving campaigns
• Create toolkits and messaging for field leaders
• Support internal announcements and storytelling efforts
• Ensure clarity and consistency of messaging across platforms
• Elevate visibility of employee impact while balancing brand humility

Governance & Infrastructure

• Support development of structured processes, guidelines and controls aligned with Foundation standards
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit-ready recordkeeping
• Collaborate with Foundation Operations to integrate systems and reporting tools
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, scalability and impact tracking

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in employee engagement, corporate philanthropy, CSR, nonprofit leadership, or related field
• Experience building or scaling volunteer programs and/or employee giving campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional partnerships (HR, IT, Communications, Finance, Operations)
• Experience tracking participation metrics and reporting impact

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong program management and organizational skills
• Ability to design scalable frameworks and structured processes
• Data-informed mindset with comfort using dashboards, reporting tools and volunteer management platforms such as Blackbaud
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accountability
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented leadership style

Leadership 

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily performed in a professional, climate-controlled office setting, with occasional field responsibilities.
• Position requires working on-site in the office four (4) days per week. The fifth workday may be performed remotely, subject to business needs and manager approval.
• Prolonged sitting (7–8 hours daily) with frequent computer and 10-key keypad use.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of light objects up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous close vision required for detailed financial data; adequate hearing for phone and virtual communication.
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Minimal travel (less than 5%); occasional extended hours during peak periods (e.g., month-end or year-end close).
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