Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

The Foundation Lead­­­­­­­­­­­­ for the LII Lennox Foundation (“Foundation”) works cross-functionally with key Lennox employees, as well as non-profit partners to execute on the mission of the Foundation. The Lead will report to the Foundation’s lead officer. The day-to-day of this role includes managing multiple projects and their related project plans; develop and maintain Foundation metrics; manage our Foundation Grant Program and budget; and provide employee support on all Foundation-related matters. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with a passion for community service. This role requires the ability to establish and document clear processes, work independently, and prioritize effectively. Additional strengths needed include the ability to evangelize the Foundation’s purpose and accomplishments, communicate program status updates effectively through data analysis and reporting, and a passion for elevating Lennox employee experiences. As the Foundation is housed in the Lennox Legal Department, the role requires exposure from time to time to confidential information that must be handled with discretion.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Supporting the Foundation Strategy:

• Build, develop, and maintain strategic, cross-functional stakeholder relationships across Lennox and with non-profit partners
• Stay abreast of corporate philanthropy trends and strategy, community needs; offer recommendations to improve Foundation processes and programs
• Provide consultation, critical thinking, and thought-leader collaboration to broaden the positive effect of the Foundation
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines, coupled with effective communication of same
• Contribute to the continued deployment and refinement of projects, documenting processes, and process improvements
•  Manage overall program budget, including detailed recording and tracking of expenses; handle billing and payment(s) for any incurred expenses and recoveries
• With Foundation officers’ input, create and own the annual program
• Coordinate and manage special projects and events, including planning, logistics, and communication
• Maintain organization grants list, policies, and processes for grant management

Serve administrative needs of the Foundation:

• Schedule Foundation giving committee and board meetings
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
• Oversee giving platform (Fidelity Workplace Giving)
• Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and take meeting minutes when required
• Screen and prioritize phone calls, emails, and other correspondence, and manage as appropriate
• Manage and maintain Foundation files and records, ensuring timely retrieval of information as needed

Manage Foundation Grant Programs:

• Conduct relevant research on nonprofit organizations and compile data to prepare reports and documents for executive review and presentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the performance and outcomes of the Foundation’s projects and grants
• Provide operational support for the Foundation grants programs
• Complete due diligence for international grants through equivalency determination or expenditure responsibility
• Prepare materials for Charitable Giving Committee and Foundation Board meetings, including tracking grant proposal submissions, maintaining the giving database, reviewing proposals, processing payments, and reporting
• Responsible for full grants program lifecycle, from initial submission, vetting, review, and funding, as well as reporting associated metrics
• Develop and refine systems and processes to optimize grantmaking, reflecting industry best practices and emerging trends

Manage Volunteer Programs:

• Cultivate a network of nonprofit partners with accessible volunteer opportunities in Lennox communities
• Provide guidance to business unit leaders, ERG representative, and others across Lennox to achieve successful volunteer engagements across Lennox
• Establish timelines, project plans, and execute a variety of volunteer programs and events locally and across Lennox

Foundation Communications & Employee Support

• Collaborate with marketing to establish communication plans for the Foundation
• Maintain Foundation SharePoint site and external content
• Create promotional collateral as needed
• Create training collateral as necessary to improve understanding of Foundation processes
• Be the primary interface and address matters with the Foundation’s volunteer portal
• Manage the Foundation inbox and respond to inquiries as needed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Proven experience and strong history working (at least 3-5 years) in a corporate or non-profit CSR environment
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional proficiency in proofreading and editing
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with diligence and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and address needs
• Strong people skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• This role operates in a professional office environment. This position requires the ability to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options.  This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Community involvement opportunities 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance is available 
• And much, much more!

The compensation range for this position is approximately $87,000 - $114,500 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves.  Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.