Corporate Philanthropy Lead

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.  Ready to take your career   global ?   Make your mark with one of the biggest names in payments.   At Global Payments, you help businesses grow by transforming how they accept and manage payments.   As a Corporate Philanthropy Lead, you will build and lead the company’s global corporate philanthropy program. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Integrated Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing Global Payments’ corporate philanthropy strategy, including community investment, nonprofit partnerships, disaster relief, governance, impact measurement and strategic storytelling. Working across Corporate Communications, People, Culture & Change, Legal, Finance, Marketing and business leaders around the world, you will establish a scalable philanthropy program that strengthens communities while advancing the company’s priorities, culture and reputation. This is an exciting opportunity for a builder — someone who enjoys creating strategy, establishing operating models and developing programs that create meaningful and measurable impact. What   You’ll   Own     Strategy & Program Leadership Lead the development and execution of Global Payments’ global corporate philanthropy strategy. Establish a focused community investment strategy aligned with company priorities and business objectives. Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for philanthropy and community investment. Benchmark peer companies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Partner with Corporate Communications leadership to continuously evolve the company’s community investment strategy. Community Investment & Partnerships Build and manage a portfolio of nonprofit partnerships aligned with strategic investment priorities. Evaluate partnership opportunities, grant requests and sponsorship investments. Develop funding criteria and recommend charitable investments. Build long-term relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders and strategic partners. Develop disaster relief strategies and charitable response frameworks. Governance & Operations Establish governance, policies and operational processes for corporate philanthropy. Partner with Legal, Compliance and Finance to ensure charitable activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements. Define approval processes, decision rights and funding guidelines. Manage philanthropy budgets and annual planning processes. Build scalable operating models that enable consistent global execution. Employee & Community Engagement Develop strategies that encourage employee participation in community investment initiatives. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support enterprise community engagement efforts. Collaborate with regional leaders and business partners to help scale community investment programs globally. Develop frameworks that strengthen employee engagement through volunteerism and community involvement. Measurement & Reporting Define KPIs that measure community impact, employee participation and business value. Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting. Measure program effectiveness and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement. Support Corporate Citizenship, ESG and Annual Report reporting requirements. Demonstrate how community investment contributes to broader corporate objectives.