Executive Director, Philanthropy (P1-2222511-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The founders of Panda Restaurant Group, Dr. Peggy and Andrew Cherng, and family developed Panda Cares, Panda Charitable Family Foundation, and Panda Community Fund, with a commitment to improve health, education, and equity. The family is driven by the values of family, stewardship, empowerment, respect, and excellence.

The Executive Director, Philanthropy oversees the day-to-day operations of all three entities, health, education, and equity.This position provides overall leadership for the daily operations of the Foundation, including strategic direction, program development, operations, financial management, personnel management, and external/community relations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Governance & Board Support:Supports the operation and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board, family members, and staff.Arranges and attends Board and committee meetings/activities, preparing facilities and agenda; overseeing materials development and implements board directives implementation, issuing communications between meetings, and reviewing drafts of minutes of Board meetings.
• Board Development & Communication: Supports Board continuity and development of leadership capacity within the Board and its committees. Includes developing/overseeing board engagement activities, specifically among the next generation, production of family/foundation newsletter, and management of other educational and communication vehicles.
• Financial Management & Reporting: Prepares and reports on the Foundation's annual budget and ensures that it and the accounting practices are adequate and cost effective.Organizes quarterly Finance Committee meetings and ensures appropriate preparation of materials for review, including quarterly financial reports on the foundation's administrative and grants budget.Communicates regularly with Foundation's accountants and investment managers.
• Grant Management & Operations: Implements grant-making policies and procedures in conjunction with the Foundation Board, as appropriate.With program staff, administers foundation's grantmaking program, including preparation of written agendas, grant proposal reviews, site visits, and other matters requiring Foundation action.Oversees evaluation of funded programs, monitors progress of approved grants, and makes periodic reports to the Foundation and committees on funding effectiveness.
• Talent Management & Development: Develops and maintains system to employ, train, mentor, manage, evaluate, and compensate all staff positions, interns/volunteers and consultants. Creates an atmosphere conducive to growth, learning and improved performance.Conducts annual performance appraisals and presents compensation recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors.
• Public Relations: Maintains a high professional profile in the field of philanthropy by participating in events, seminars and conferences in the local community and in the national nonprofit/philanthropic sector designed to strengthen and promote the field and the Foundation.Attends briefings, symposiums, meetings to remain informed and up-to-date about the non-profit and philanthropic sector.Represents the Foundation at community events, grantee events, and various engagements.
• Business Relations/Partnerships: Identifies and accesses philanthropic support resources for Board and staff. Promotes awareness of and participation in such opportunities by Foundation Board and family and staff members.Participates in partnerships and collaborative opportunities with other grant makers and nonprofit organizations, as appropriate.
• Annual Report Design & Publication: Manages the preparation of the annual report, content on the website, and other communications and outreach activities.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum twelve to fifteen years of experience in philanthropy or related field with increasing management responsibility
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M5: $205,000 - $288,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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