Sr. Community Giving Manager - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

This role positions The Toro Company (TTC) as a responsible industry leader committed to supporting and advancing corporate social awareness, enterprise giving initiatives and active employee volunteer engagement across the organization. Plays a key role in shaping enterprise sustainability priorities, furthering DE&I initiatives, and promoting community improvement and stability through philanthropic activities.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Build key strategic relationships in communities and industries where TTC's employees live and work.
• Lead enterprise giving initiatives and has strategic oversight, planning, management, and implementation of the Giving Program's global community, philanthropic initiatives and industry programs.
• Design, create and implement a global strategy to advance Toro's commitment to being a positive corporate citizen with active employee engagement across our locations.
• Manages a multi-million dollar budget ensuring equitable allocation of Foundation resources across the communities and industries we serve.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners to collectively advance shared priorities and initiatives for the greatest community impact.
• Manage Foundation employee programs including the matching gift program, the corporate volunteer program and other programs the Foundation or the Company giving program implements from time to time.
• Continually re-evaluate the grantmaking strategy that supports the overall goals of the Giving Program. Work on all aspects of grantee identification, review and administration; manage internal grant processes, budget planning and reporting.
• Facilitate messaging to and action plans for TTC's worldwide community outreach.
• Identify and collaborate with communications team on public relations opportunities aligned with the strategic community and giving plan.
• Manage the Toro Employee Scholarship Program and the Melrose Employee Critical Need Fund. Promote the scholarship programs as core Toro value and benefit of employment.
• Participate in conferences and seminars of non-profit organizations to continue development of community/business relationships.
• Measure and provide metrics to leadership around the impact of giving efforts in our communities.
• Perform other duties and projects as requested.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; designation in philanthropic studies, nonprofit management, administration and leadership, or a related field preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in community relations, program leadership and development in the nonprofit sector, planning, development, implementation and management of community giving engagement strategies, or other related positions.
• 5+ years' experience in management or leadership role in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven ability to successfully design, develop, coordinate and administer community relations programs and corporate charitable activities.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, including enterprise leadership team.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks (both strategic and day-to-day operational), set priorities, and community needs within a team environment; able to work independently in a proactive manner.
• Demonstrated success in roles requiring logical, systematic thinking while managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; maintain relationships with stakeholders in the community.
• Exceptional analytical, collaborative, and professional skills are required.
• Strategic cross functional thinker with strong desire to move towards implementation and action.
• Ability to manage a multi-million budget and work closely with the Foundation board financial advisors.
• Must communicate tactfully with grant seekers and other organizations of the non-profit community.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite cafe, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements - This team is currently implementing an onsite work schedule with some hybrid flexibility. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.