Philanthropy Specialist Sr

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Torrance, CA

3d•$84,600 - $126,900•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are looking for an impactful career in Corporate Social Responsibility with a company focused on helping people reach their life’s potential, this job is for you. The Senior Philanthropy Specialist provides strategic leadership and execution for Honda’s national charitable partnerships, alternative giving programs, and associate community engagement communications, ensuring a cohesive and measurable approach to community investment across the United States. Aligns cross functional stakeholders and external partners to deliver shared value that advances AHM’s mission, strengthens corporate reputation, and supports Honda’s long-term business and societal goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training an/or experience
Five to ten of experience in CSR, Business or equivalent field
Leadership experience strongly preferred
Ability to represent company in professional manner and strong public speaking skills
Excellent organizational and project planning skills with attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in donor management systems

Responsibilities

Lead national and alternative charitable giving portfolio (strategy & execution) by managing national partnerships, in-kind donations, and alternative contribution programs end- to-end.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend partnership and program opportunities aligned to CSR priorities, brand reputation, and community impact
Own annual planning, partner due diligence, approvals, contracting coordination (with Legal/Finance/Tax), and compliance requirements for corporate giving
Manage shared responsibility for CSR’s annual giving budget ($26M), including forecasting, spend tracking, payment processing coordination, and variance reporting
Establish program metrics and dashboards; use PDCA to assess performance, capture learnings, and drive continuous improvement
Prepare executive-ready updates and represent the company with external partners and at select public/community forums, as needed
Lead charitable giving and associate community engagement communications by serving as a subject matter expert and ensuring consistent storytelling enterprise-wide internal and external channels
Develop annual communication plans and key messages for giving priorities, national partnerships, and HondaGO/community engagement programs
Partner with AHM Communications to draft, review, and publish content (e.g., internal articles, web/social assets, talking points, FAQs) and support media/event needs
Gather impact stories and results from partners and internal stakeholders; translate outcomes into clear narratives for associates, leaders, and external audiences
Lead special projects and continuous improvement for corporate contributions by supporting regional strategy development, process enhancements, and cross functional initiatives that strengthen program effectiveness
Support development and rollout of regional giving strategy, tools, and guidance; align local activities with national priorities and governance
Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives (e.g., sustainability/CSR reporting inputs, associate engagement pilots, data system improvements) that advance Honda’s values and commitments
Improve processes, templates, and training for giving requests, approvals, and reporting to reduce cycle time and strengthen compliance