The Community Relations and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation non-profit operations and strategic partnerships, as well as guiding the Group’s community relations efforts, volunteer programs and employee engagement in North America. The primary role of the Community Relations and Philanthropy Manager is to develop, implement, and execute the strategic vision of the Foundation in alignment with the company's corporate social responsibility goals and objectives. This includes strategic planning, campaign support, National Partnership management, community relations, employee volunteer programs, budgeting, grant reviews, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. The Manager will work closely with Foundation board members, employees, and internal and external partners to drive Saint-Gobain North America’s corporate social responsibility impact and enhance the company's philanthropic efforts in alignment with the Saint-Gobain’s Purpose, vision, and values. This is a high-impact role that requires strong leadership, an ability to manage outreach and relationships across multiple business units, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to drive positive social impact.

 Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work with the director to develop and implement the annual planning of the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation in alignment with the strategic vision of the Foundation board. Manage the allocation of the Foundation’s annual budget, including distribution of community gifts, direct grants, and matching gifts. Manage relationships across the organization including relationships with the foundation board, and relationships business unit leaders and contacts. Handle all day-to-day operations of the Foundation, including budgeting, financial management, and administration, and ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Oversee the grant-making process, including identifying potential grant recipients, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance, to support organizations and initiatives that align with the Foundation's priorities. Manage external vendor partnerships that provide support and services for the SGNA Foundation programs and platforms (Benevity and American Charities). Create structure, clear business processes and guidance to support designated regional committees who serve the SGNA Foundation by recommended grants and volunteer opportunities to best support local community needs. Design and implement giving campaigns in support of Saint-Gobain philanthropic and community engagement activities with emphasis on localized employee engagement for volunteer programs and community-based giving initiatives. Design and implement community outreach strategies and plans; work with stakeholders and employees at all levels of the organization to build relationships, grow engagement and increase volunteer participation in strategic programs and grassroots initiatives aligned to the Foundation’s mission and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the SGNA Foundation’s programs and initiatives and prepare regular reports for senior leadership to demonstrate the foundation’s progress and impact Collaborate with communications team to design communication and marketing strategies to promote the SGNA Foundation’s activities and build awareness and support for the SGNA Foundation. Create links between Saint-Gobain North America’s mission and purpose to the community by raising positive awareness of the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.