Corporate Giving Strategist Associate

Requisition ID 20482 Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. Benefits SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary The primary job function is to provide technical, operational, and strategic support to the Corporate Giving department through grant and sponsorship administration, partnership development, and performance reporting. The position manages SRP’s grant processing platform, CyberGrants (Bonterra), coordinates sponsorship and community engagement activities, and supports budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation activities associated with corporate contributions. The role serves as a liaison between internal departments, external nonprofit organizations, vendors, and community partners to ensure effective communication, project execution, and alignment with SRP’s community-focused strategy. In addition, the position supports the planning, execution, and evaluation of select sponsorships, events, and community engagement initiatives that strengthen SRP’s brand, improve customer and community relationships, and deliver measurable business and community outcomes. What You'll Do Manage SRP’s external corporate giving platform, CyberGrants (Bonterra), including intake, evaluation, processing, payment, and administration of community support requests. Evaluate community support requests and provide recommendations regarding funding sources and alignment with community engagement priorities. Build and maintain relationships with select nonprofit organizations, vendors, community leaders, and internal stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between Corporate Giving, Corporate Secretary, and other business units for presentations, stakeholder meetings, and project coordination. Assist in developing executive summaries, presentations, grant documentation, reports, and project plans. Negotiate and execute select sponsorship opportunities. Lead and support select community-focused projects by coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners. Develop, monitor, and report KPIs for community-focused projects, inclusive of budget management. Contribute to board presentations, audits, and reporting. Education A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred. Experience This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies. Level I - Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered. Level 2 - Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered. Level 3 - Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered. Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor. Hybrid Workplace SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Work Authorization All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salt River Project