Relationship Manager, Employee Giving & Volunteering

Bank of the West

  • Chicago, IL
  • $74,000-138,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
Application Deadline: 09/12/2025Address: 320 S Canal StreetJob Family Group: Strategy & ChangeReporting to the Director of Employee Giving & Volunteerism, the Relationship Manager, Employee Giving & Volunteering is responsible for engaging employees in designated community and employee giving, fundraising & volunteer programs. This includes end-to-end project management promoting, training, recruiting, consulting, performing periodic reviews, analyzing program outcomes, providing insights and making recommendations for enhancements as required. Ensures the effective and efficient execution of all program components, including change management and communications, working collaboratively with internal partners and stakeholders.This team is part of the Communications & Social Impact function within People, Culture & Brand. Together, we support the delivery of BMO’s strategic priorities, amplify the BMO story with our stakeholders and align communications with BMO's Purpose: to boldly grow the good in business and life. We work at an enterprise level to engage internal and external stakeholders.The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and expertise in the management and execution of world-class giving, volunteer, fundraising and employee engagement programming. The candidate will understand the trends of corporate citizenship, giving and volunteerism in North America and be a thought leader across BMO employee networks to support and grow their education, awareness and engagement in philanthropy. The candidate will be collaborative, understanding, and sensitive to the different needs of stakeholder groups within the organization. The candidate will ensure BMO’s brand is communicated in a way that reflects company values and corporate responsibility.Leads assigned projects from initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned projects, working across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals.
  • Acts as a relationship manager on assigned giving and volunteering projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
  • Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
  • Participates in project/program design and provides advice & subject matter expertise to achieve required business results.
  • Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
  • Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.
  • May network with industry contacts to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
  • Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
Qualifications
  • Typically between 5-7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
  • Verbal & written communication skills – in-depth.
  • Collaboration & team skills – in-depth.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills – in-depth.
  • Influence skills – in-depth.
  • Data driven decision making – in-depth.
Salary:$74,000.00 - $138,000.00Pay Type: SalariedThe above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:About UsAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.To find out more visit us atBMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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