Corporate Philanthropy Lead

Global Payments Inc. • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Payments is seeking a Corporate Philanthropy Lead to build and lead its global corporate philanthropy program. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Integrated Communications, this role develops and executes the company’s philanthropy strategy across community investment, nonprofit partnerships, disaster relief, governance, impact measurement, and strategic storytelling. Working with Corporate Communications, People, Culture & Change, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and business leaders around the world, the Lead will establish a scalable program that strengthens communities while advancing company priorities, culture, and reputation.

This is a builder role focused on creating strategy, establishing operating models, and developing programs with meaningful, measurable impact. The position is based in the Atlanta metropolitan area and works in a hybrid environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), community investment, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Experience designing and leading enterprise-level philanthropy or community investment programs.
• Experience managing nonprofit partnerships and charitable investments.
• Demonstrated experience building programs, governance structures, and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate giving, nonprofit partnerships, and charitable compliance.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Experience presenting recommendations and results to senior leadership.
• Must be based in the Atlanta metropolitan area and able to work in a hybrid environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a Fortune 500 or global organization.
• Experience supporting ESG, Corporate Citizenship, or sustainability initiatives.
• Experience developing impact measurement frameworks and executive reporting.
• Experience managing philanthropy budgets and charitable investment portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Global Payments’ global corporate philanthropy strategy.
• Establish a focused community investment strategy aligned with company priorities and business objectives, and develop multi-year strategic roadmaps.
• Benchmark peer companies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Partner with Corporate Communications leadership to evolve the company’s community investment strategy.
• Build and manage a portfolio of nonprofit partnerships aligned with strategic investment priorities.
• Evaluate partnership opportunities, grant requests, and sponsorship investments; develop funding criteria and recommend charitable investments.
• Build long-term relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and strategic partners.
• Develop disaster relief strategies and charitable response frameworks.
• Establish governance, policies, and operational processes for corporate philanthropy.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure charitable activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Define approval processes, decision rights, and funding guidelines; manage philanthropy budgets and annual planning processes.
• Build scalable operating models that enable consistent global execution.
• Develop strategies to encourage employee participation in community investment initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to support enterprise community engagement.
• Partner with regional leaders and business partners to scale community investment programs globally.
• Develop frameworks that strengthen employee engagement through volunteerism and community involvement.
• Define KPIs for community impact, employee participation, and business value; develop executive dashboards and performance reporting.
• Measure program effectiveness, recommend continuous improvements, and support Corporate Citizenship, ESG, and Annual Report reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate how community investment contributes to broader corporate objectives.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to showcase community investment impact, identify compelling stories, and support executive communications.
• Help position Global Payments as a corporate citizenship leader through strategic storytelling and thought leadership.

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow skills and build a career within a global business.
• Access to learning, development, and on-the-job experiences that expand expertise.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where ideas and input matter.
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives.
• A global employee assistance program to support wellbeing.
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior