Corporate Philanthropy Analyst

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Job Title: Corporate Philanthropy Analyst (or Sr. Analyst)

Position Overview

NRG is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and purpose-driven professional to join our Corporate Philanthropy team. This role will support the operational and programmatic execution of NRG’s philanthropic initiatives, with a focus on leveraging NRG’s corporate citizenship to inspire engagement, enhance reputation, strengthen our brand, and advance business goals.

Reporting to the Leader of Operations and Corporate & Enterprise Programs, this role will play a key role in managing processes, coordinating projects, and supporting data and communications that bring our giving pillars to life across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Support Assist in the day-to-day operations of the corporate philanthropy team, including documentation, systems, and process improvements.
• Project Management & Coordination Support the planning and execution of enterprise-wide philanthropic programs and initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Grant Process Management Coordinate grantmaking workflows, including application tracking, approvals, payments, and reporting.
• Data Management & Visualization Maintain accurate records of donations, volunteer hours, and impact metrics; develop dashboards and visual reports to communicate results and insights.
• Presentation & Reporting Support Create PowerPoint presentations and written materials for internal and external audiences, including leadership updates and impact storytelling.
• Communications Coordination Collaborate with internal teams to support messaging, content development, and storytelling around philanthropy and community impact.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, data analytics, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in corporate philanthropy, CSR, nonprofit operations, or program coordination
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in the rest of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Power Bi or other visualization tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Passion for social impact, sustainability, and community engagement
  
  

Working Conditions

• Hybrid or office-based work environment
• Occasional travel
• Flexibility to occasionally support evening or weekend events as needed
  
  

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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