Director, Philanthropy

Department Overview

The Director of Community & Philanthropy will lead McDonald’s global community impact and charitable giving strategy as part of the Sustainability & Social Impact team within Global Impact. This role oversees a global portfolio, manages NGO partnerships (e.g. Ronald McDonald House, American Red Cross, etc.), and ensures alignment with values and sustainability goals. Reporting to the Senior Director, Social Impact, this position requires a seasoned leader with experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and partner engagement at a global scale skilled at advancing initiatives that strengthen McDonald’s social license to operate and supporting communities to thrive.

Duties

• Develop and implement McDonald’s global community impact and philanthropy strategy, including governance and multi-year planning, including integrating community priorities into business decisions to drive responsible growth.
• Oversee governance and annual reporting and disclosures, for community programs, ensuring measurable impact, for leadership and external partners.
• Manage charitable corporate contributions to ensure compliance and alignment across the enterprise while building and strengthening partnerships with internal teams and external partners (global NGOs, community organizations, foundations, government entities, industry peers).
• Lead and develop the Community & Philanthropy team, fostering talent and building organizational capacity.
• Direct global philanthropic initiatives, including volunteerism and disaster relief, and manage grantee relationships.
• Develop compelling narratives and proof points to showcase McDonald’s social impact and enhance brand reputation.
• Maintain McDonald’s partnership with Ronald McDonald House and deliver annual commitments.
• Lead and oversee annual reporting and disclosures, response to partner enquiries regarding McDonald’s philanthropic approach and ensure consistent communications.
• Supporting market capacity to develop and deploy strategies linked with global approach.

Qualifications

• 10 (12) + years of experience in community, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, international development, public affairs, consultancy, etc. ideally for a global company and with demonstrated success influencing at a global scale
• Exceptional communication, flexibility, influencing and interpersonal skills, to work with global, virtual and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership role, within industry working groups, establishing a strong partner network
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and represent organizations externally
• Proven global, multi-market experience with a strong track record of delivery; excels as a cross-functional collaborator with a global perspective, effectively aligning diverse partners to drive impactful results.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grassroots engagement
• Ability to leverage systems and tools for community management and impact measurement; apply analytics to distill insights, define & measuring indicators
• Inspirational people leader committed to building inclusive teams and mentoring talent
• Strong commitment to advancing Inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in sustainability, business and nonprofit management, such as an MBA or master’s degree in related field is ideal
• Must be based in the Chicago-area.

Key Competencies

• Values Led Leadership: Strategic vision, ability to influence at all levels, and navigate ambiguity with emotional intelligence.
• Results Orientation: Agile and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Partner Engagement: Ability to convene and lead multi-stakeholder collaborations that deliver measurable and scalable impact
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrates a strong grasp of how community and philanthropic initiatives drive business growth, enhance competitive advantage, and contribute to overall organizational success.
• Grant and Project Management: Experience in grant making, setting up governance/ structures for proposal review; ability to manage multiple initiatives and mitigate risks.
• Data-Driven: Analyze and report on program effectiveness.
• Communication: Deliver clear, compelling messages aligned with social impact goals.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Creative problem-solving and responsiveness to change

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $157,655.00 - $197,069.00 per year
 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.