Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager

Overview

H.B. Fuller is the world’s largest pure‑play adhesives company. The Community Affairs and Philanthropy Manager leads global community affairs and philanthropic programs, including day‑to‑day management of the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation, connecting enterprise priorities with community impact, employee engagement and stakeholder partnerships. The role works with the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director to translate priorities into strategy and programs, implements corporate philanthropy, employee volunteering, giving and community engagement initiatives, and oversees Foundation operations, compliance, budgeting, measurement and reporting.

This position reports to the Global Communications & Community Affairs Director and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Develop and execute H.B. Fuller’s global community affairs and philanthropy strategy aligned with company priorities and reputation goals.
• Identify long‑term priorities, emerging trends, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities to support business and reputation objectives.
• Lead day‑to‑day management of the Foundation and related programs, including operations, grants, governance support, compliance, reporting and board activities.
• Manage charitable giving, grantmaking, sponsor ships and community investments in line with Foundation priorities, budgets and governance requirements.
• Lead employee volunteerism and giving programs, partnering with cross‑functional teams to boost participation and engagement.
• Coordinate activities across global regions to ensure alignment and best practice sharing while supporting local community needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, community partners and regional champions to strengthen stakeholder engagement and program impact.
• Develop policies, processes, toolkits and best practices for effective program execution globally.
• Support annual planning, budgeting and forecasting; monitor expenditures and advise on funding allocations and investments.
• Establish and maintain measurement frameworks, dashboards and reporting to assess impact and Foundation performance.

• English language fluency.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, business, marketing, community development, social responsibility or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in corporate philanthropy, CSR, nonprofit management, communications or related field.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise‑level community affairs, philanthropy or stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, sponsor ships and community investment programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within budget and timelines.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Master’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration or related field.
• Experience managing a corporate foundation or CSR program across multiple global regions and cultures.
• Proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Familiarity with grantmaking and volunteerism software platforms.

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Pay is based on factors including education, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Salary range: $110,000 — $150,000.

H.B. Fuller offers a competitive total rewards package including benefits, incentive and recognition programs, medical and wellness benefits, 401(k) contributions, paid time off and holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a collaborative culture where employees are seen, heard and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing firms. A signed service agreement with Human Resources is required before submitting candidate information.