Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Social Impact

Req ID:

10105536

Job Description:

Be a part of an innovative team…
At Disney, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) works at the intersection of social impact, business strategy, and brand reputation to create meaningful change. Our team is dedicated to developing and executing social impact strategies that align with our company's mission and values, delivering positive impact not only to society but also to our business and brands. Working side by side with our business and nonprofit partners, the CSR team develops innovative programs and partnerships that play a key role in advancing our commitment to making a positive difference while driving long-term success for the company. 

What You Will Do

The Senior Manager, Social Impact will lead the strategic development and execution of select social impact programs with a focus on disaster relief, employee giving, and nonprofit board service. This role will also support the development and implementation of The Walt Disney Company's social impact strategy, lead select NGOs relationships and manage KPIs to measure success. If selected for this role, you will report to the Vice President, ESR Program Strategy and Development.

Disaster relief:

Manage the company’s disaster relief charitable programs and processes, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and key nonprofit partners.

Lead the development of the charitable disaster relief strategy as well as the day-to-day execution of disaster relief charitable efforts, when major disasters strike. Cultivate and manage relationships with NGOs and other stakeholders to maximize impact

Accountable for the execution of the required agreements and processes with internal and external parties to enable timely response, communication, and reporting of disaster relief efforts. Oversee and manage disaster relief budget

Employee Giving:

Lead and manage the company’s employee giving strategy and programs, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and key nonprofit partners. Identify ways to prioritize, maximize resources, and minimize risk.

Accountable for the execution of the required agreements and processes with internal and external parties to enable timely response, communication, and reporting of employee giving efforts. Oversee and manage Employee giving budget

 Executive Nonprofit Board Service:

Develop and implement standards, policies, and procedures for executive nonprofit board service at The Walt Disney Company.

Lead the socialization and training of service standards and offer guidance as executives evaluate their own investments to determine opportunities that may align with the company’s priorities.

Manage exec honoree standards & practices; training for those managing such events

Corporate Philanthropy:

Serve as a subject matter expert for corporate philanthropy, staying informed about grant-making trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Translate subject matter expertise into actionable briefings, trainings, and guidelines to strengthen internal stakeholders’ knowledge and corporate giving practices. Coordinate closely with legal, philanthropy operations, finance and compliance teams across the company.

Oversee and manage the company’s global giving guidelines, ensuring alignment with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility mission.

Work closely with the philanthropic operations team, keep charitable giving compliance and documentation training up to date and create and serve as a resource to internal grant makers on guidelines / best practices.

Consistently review internal processes for risk and efficiency and evolve as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

7+ years of experience in corporate philanthropy, grant management, or nonprofit governance.

Global granting experience and understand challenges and solutions to global charitable giving.

Solid understanding of grantmaking practices, legal requirements, and compliance issues related to corporate philanthropy.

Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience collaborating closely with legal partners and executive leadership.

Proven track record developing and managing philanthropic budgets and drive strategic impact.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing disaster relief efforts is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, philanthropy/nonprofit management, political science, CSR, International studies, or a related field

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Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $135,000 to $170,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility

Job Posting Primary Business:

Corporate Social Responsibility

Primary Job Posting Category:

Corporate Social Responsibility

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-12-20