Philanthropy Specialist

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Philanthropy Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives and other philanthropic reporting efforts. You will be responsible for tracking and analyzing CRA performance metrics using systems such as Kadince, Benevity, and Excel, while also supporting charitable contributions, employee giving, and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries to ensure compliance with bank policies and industry regulations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be based on business need.

How You’ll Succeed

• Support Bank-Wide Philanthropy Initiatives: Assist with employee giving, fundraising activities, and community events, ensuring smooth execution and accurate reporting.

• Manage Charitable Contributions: Process donations, maintain grant systems, and provide reporting on bank-wide philanthropic efforts.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Support internal and external audits, respond to regulatory inquiries, and maintain accurate documentation of donations and CRA-related activities.

• Coordinate Meetings & Presentations: Assist with preparing materials for committee and council meetings, ensuring key stakeholders are informed.

• Monitor Communications & Calendar: Manage event calendars and team mailboxes to ensure timely responses and coordination of philanthropic initiatives.

• Foster Community Relationships: Serve as a resource for donation-related inquiries and maintain strong relationships with community groups and organizations.

Who You Are

• Experienced in philanthropy and reporting: You have a related college degree or 3-5 years of related experience and a strong understanding of banking applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Detail-oriented and organized: You have strong organizational skills, ensuring accuracy in reporting and follow-through on multiple projects.

• Strong communicator: You excel in both verbal and written communication, ensuring information is documented clearly and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Collaborative and adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

• Creative problem-solver: You approach challenges with efficiency and professionalism, finding sol