Philanthropy Consultant (Richmond or Hampton Roads)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, coordination and implementation of philanthropic strategy and philanthropic programs designed to build stronger communities while enhancing corporate reputation and goodwill among key stakeholders across a wide geographic region, including multiple states.
• Responsible for implementing the annual Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation budget and annual department budgets for all assigned regions within the Corporate Philanthropy organization throughout the Dominion Energy footprint.
• Grow and maintain a wide network of corporate, community and nonprofit contacts to ensure philanthropic funds meet community needs and help establish Dominion Energy as a leading corporate citizen.
• Evaluate existing and recommend new giving programs that would meet community needs.
• Work closely with Grant Review Committee(s) and other company leaders to analyze Foundation grant and corporate sponsorship requests to determine the appropriate level of participation.
• Participate in strategic community and business groups to communicate Dominion Energy's positions, policies and programs with a goal of building goodwill in the community.
• Identify opportunities to communicate with internal and external stakeholders about the company's philanthropic efforts.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met for all grants recommended to receive Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funding.
• Lead one or more high-profile $1million+ community investment programs, such as the Educational Equity Scholarship Program, or other strategic grants initiative and the Employee Giving Program.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• 7-8 years of grant making and administration, management of philanthropic programs and/or community engagement with a foundation, corporation or grant making institution.
• Knowledge of IRS and other compliance requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
• Demonstrated budget management, analysis, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to facilitate and/or work on multiple project teams simultaneously.
• Ability to work under own initiative and tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in application of business process improvement methodology and benchmarking.

Nice to Have

• Experience with strategic community investments and corporate philanthropy.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and community groups.
• Knowledge of sustainability and climate change initiatives related to energy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Preferred disciplines include Communications, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, Business.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days teleworking).