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Giving Partnership Director

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

As the Giving Partnership Director, you thrive working together with the communities we not only operate in but serve. By supporting the grantmaking processes and giving committees in each market, you enjoy executing employee giving campaigns, and working cross-functionally to coordinate sponsorship requirements and strategic volunteerism, particularly in emerging markets, with other internal stakeholders. This individual is passionate about building and maintaining strong, trust-based community relationships and partnerships and has a genuine commitment to equitable community investment. As a leader with initiative and accountability you can think strategically, collaborate, translate data into actionable insights, and execute accordingly, while also being flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The Giving Partnerships Director serves as a steward of the company's philanthropic investments and transformational nonprofit relationships by listening to community needs, working directly with nonprofit leaders within an assigned region in the US or Europe. This role helps build community trust and engagement through the development and management of strategic partnerships with nonprofits that respond to key community needs and advance the company's philanthropic giving priorities, including the co-development of programs with select nonprofit partners. This role partners closely with other Philanthropy team members to ensure that giving is impactful, inclusive, and reflective of community and business needs, as well as company core values.

Assist the team in building, communicating, and executing the corporate philanthropy strategy and framework.

• Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit partner relationships, which could include market or corporate level relationships and partnership support; Maintain a dynamic grants pipeline, flagging emerging opportunities and developing a plan to sunset inactive prospects based on strategic criteria.
• Where needed, perform research to identify nonprofit partner organizations whose missions align with company priorities.
• Respond to community inquiries and grant-related questions with professionalism and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of corporate execution of strategic program development with nonprofit partners.
• Work and coordinate cross-functionally with other internal teams, such as Legal, Finance, Investments, Community Engagement, Government Relations, Economic Development, Marketing, Events, Social Value, Sustainability, Development, and Global Care & Impact to contribute to a unified, aligned, and seamless experience for community partners and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate nonprofit site visits and needs assessments with existing and new partners and grantees to inform funding decisions.
• Oversee all aspects of the grantmaking process for assigned markets or partnerships, including information requests, budget and grant approval, legal agreements, grant disbursements, tracking of partnership/grant/program progress and delivery, impact reports, and assessment of partnership outcomes and success.
• Supervise event/program sponsorships to achieve optimum attendance/participation as well as ensuring all sponsorship requirements are met, such as collaboration with other teams (not limited to) marketing logos, ads, graphics, promotional items, etc.
• Support governance of market giving committees; advise giving committees to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide giving strategies and annual budget allocations.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all nonprofit engagement and impact, including accurate and timely records of grants, contributions, and engagement activities in the grants management system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date communication logs, grant files, contracts, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Organize strategic volunteerism in emerging markets, as needed, to foster goodwill in new operational communities.
• Assist in the development of quarterly and annual team impact metrics, narrative summaries, and budget reconciliation.
• Ensure all grantmaking activities comply with applicable legal requirements, company policy, and IRS regulations governing corporate charitable contributions.
• Identify and communicate data insights that improve program effectiveness and community outcomes.
• Represent the company's philanthropic mission at assigned nonprofit or community events.
• Assist in policy and process development for Philanthropy
• Always maintain strict confidentiality of philanthropy information.

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, social work, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• Five or more years of experience in a corporate philanthropy, foundation, grantmaking, nonprofit fundraising, community relations, or related professional environment.
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g. GPC, CNP, CFRE) a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing grant portfolios and/or large, complex strategic giving programs, including due diligence, compliance, and impact evaluation.
• Experience in budget management and leadership of committees, boards, or volunteer teams.
• Proficiency with MS365 and technology tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to executive audiences.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting a cross-functional or international team.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.