Foundation Manager

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing global organization and lead nVent's philanthropic activities. This role is a key leader on the Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) leadership team. The I&D team at nVent is responsible for creating and sustaining an inclusive environment that fosters business growth and is instrumental in reinforcing our culture and why we believe nVent is a great place to work. The successful candidate will Lead the nVent Foundation and help evolve and grow our philanthropic strategy. This role is a phenomenal fit for someone who enjoys planning and accomplishing strategies to drive foundation growth, engaging with a variety of people, and working in a team environment. Reporting to the Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, this role will collaborate with all levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead the strategic direction, operational plan and report the outcomes and progress to the nVent Foundation Board of Directors and other key collaborators.

• Develop and champion global employee volunteer and giving activities and drive opportunities to grow in these areas.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with nVent leadership, employees, and other collaborators and represent the foundation in various internal and external forums and events.

• Oversee and ensure the integrity of the grantmaking process, review proposals, conduct due diligence and site visits, approve grant disbursal and evaluate outcomes/impact

• Develop and implement an nVent foundation communication and advocacy strategy.

• Conduct and facilitate research, bringing in guidelines and innovation that support the achievement of the foundation's strategic goals.

• Manage the governance of the nVent Foundation and ensure compliance with private foundation laws, including annual budget and tax filings.

• Partner with internal teams such as communications, talent acquisition, and branding to drive outcomes.

• Lead and participate in various networks, coalitions and collaborations with other foundations, nonprofits to advance our corporate philanthropy efforts.

• Manage strategic vendor relationships.

YOU HAVE:

• 5+ years in a corporate philanthropy management role, program management, or relevant experience.

• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.

• Experience in program/process design and implementation in a matrix environment.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and probable-solving skills, and the ability to use data and evidence to inform decision making and measure impact.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the corporate philanthropy landscape, trends, challenges and opportunities including standard methodologies and legal/regulatory framework.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with diverse collaborators both internally and externally.

• Ability to lead volunteer teams and drive multiple priorities.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.