Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Strategic Philanthropy Lead.

This role is responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of Guardian’s signature philanthropic investments. You will also collaborate on other high-priority projects for Corporate Impact.

Guardian has thrived for more than 160 years on the premise that when we help others succeed, we succeed. Our Corporate Impact efforts are guided by this commitment and aligned with our Purpose to inspire well-being™ and to infuse it into everything we do. We collaborate with leaders across the company to do good while creating value through an integrated strategy that harnesses our company’s resources to bring our values to life and positively impact our colleagues, communities, customers and the planet.

You will

Drive results through partnering with various workstream leads across the enterprise to help accomplish Guardian’s broader corporate impact strategy.

Provide strategic relationship management of Guardian’s signature philanthropic initiatives, including overseeing all the grantee partnerships, developing the strategy and implementation plans related to these partnerships, and ensuring consistent alignment with Guardian’s Purpose and business objectives.

Monitor and evaluate grantees’ progress towards specific partnership goals and create opportunities for deeper engagement with our lines of business and in community.

Manage all aspects of the technical grant process, including proposal submissions, ongoing grantee engagement, impact report submissions and reporting, and measurement and evaluation.

Build appropriate awareness for Guardian’s strategic philanthropy as a part of a comprehensive corporate impact visibility plan.

Provide regular updates of activity and outcome metrics to internal colleagues, for integration into client updates, external regulatory reports, and various awareness campaigns.

Stay abreast of current developments in the field related to grant recipients and philanthropy, especially information related to financial, physical, and mental wellness.

Manage or collaborate on additional ad hoc Corporate Impact projects, often with a cross-functional group of workstream leads.

You have

Deep knowledge of grantmaking, including setting up-front, mutual expectations regarding expected outcomes, monitoring grantee activity, and measuring and evaluating results

Experience with large, national partners, preferably those that focus on financial well-being.

Strategic management and/or relationship management experience: developing program strategies and tactics, partnering with cross-enterprise teams, creating reports and presentations for senior leaders and other stakeholders, conducting market research and analysis, driving innovation, and staying abreast of industry trends.

An aptitude for project management; effective written, verbal and presentation skills; an ability to identify compelling, aligned partnership opportunities.

Ability to lead cross functional, collaborative projects with senior leaders as your primary points of contact.

The ability to accelerate impact and lead change.

Strong proficiency with MS Office suite

Strong interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders: influencing, collaboration, communication.

Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to strategically align processes and resources to achieve shared goals and deliverables.

Ability to work independently.

Reporting Relationships

As Strategic Philanthropy Lead, you will report directly to the Head of Corporate Impact.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH located in the Hudson Yards, NYC office.

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.