CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/PHILANTHROPY SPEC - Dollar General

Work Where You Matter:At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

 

General Summary:

Under minimal direction, supports all programs related to the operations of the CSR department.

Job Details:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews grant applications, provides grant recommendations & analysis for the board of directors, and makes grant decisions. Supports large grant initiatives with project management to keep programs on track to meet deadlines and outcomes.
• Coordinates CSR activities for grants including check presentations, grant announcement events, donor appreciation efforts and other outreach events as needed.
• Supports the Employee Assistance Foundation including answering phone calls and processing applications.
• Supports the employee community giving campaign implementation, presentations, and data entry.
• Coordinates, leads, and tracks employee volunteer initiatives.
• Coordinates grant mailings and supports all aspects of DGLF: grant deadlines, announcements, online grant management platform and grant applications.
• Supports both Foundations with financial data entry and check processing.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Advanced written communication skills
• Event planning
• Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze financial data
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Excellent time management, Project Management, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Experience in nonprofit and volunteer management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint
• Limited travel required

Work Experience &/or Education:

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or marketing required, and two to three years experience in corporate contributions, community relations or a non-profit organization preferred. Another degree may be substituted with the appropriate amount and type of experience.