Role in brief
Ripple seeks a Program Manager for employee giving and volunteering. This role involves managing CSR software, increasing global participation, and coordinating volunteer events. It's suited for someone with experience in corporate social responsibility, particularly in a fast-growing global company, who can drive engagement and manage complex logistics.
About the role
This role focuses on enhancing Ripple's social impact through employee giving and volunteering programs. The Program Manager will administer the company's CSR software, managing global donation matching and creating fundraising and volunteer pages. A key part of the job involves increasing employee participation by developing and executing internal communication strategies globally.
The Program Manager will collaborate with workplace teams and Employee Resource Groups to identify relevant volunteering opportunities for global teams and help manage regional nonprofit and academic partnerships. This position is responsible for leading the planning and execution of both in-person and virtual volunteer events, ensuring smooth operations and high engagement.
Success in this role means effectively tracking, analyzing, and reporting on participation and impact metrics. These insights will be crucial for the Social Impact Director to shape the broader global strategy. The role requires a proactive approach to managing complex logistics, from international donation compliance to large-scale event coordination, often involving travel to Ripple offices.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $116,000 to $145,000.
Skills that matter here
- social impact: The role requires proven experience in social impact to lead and enhance Ripple's global corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- corporate social responsibility (CSR): Experience in CSR is essential for managing employee giving and volunteering programs and ensuring Ripple's leadership in this area.
- employee engagement: The role involves driving employee participation through communication strategies and curating appealing volunteer opportunities.
- CSR platforms (ideally Deed or similar tools like Benevity): Direct experience with CSR software is necessary for administering global employee matching donations and managing program workflows.
- managing collaborative programs: This skill is important for partnering with cross-functional teams like HR and Communications to ensure program adoption and alignment.
- written and verbal communication and presentation skills: Outstanding communication is needed for crafting internal education, engaging employees, and presenting program insights.
Who this role suits
- You have a background in corporate social responsibility within a fast-scaling global company.
- You are adept at managing software platforms for donation matching and volunteer programs.
- You are a proactive individual who can manage complex logistics, including international compliance and large-scale event coordination.
- You thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively partnering with various internal teams to drive program adoption.
From the employer
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work with Ripple’s Director of Social Impact to ensure Ripple continues to be a global leader in corporate social impact
- Serve as administrator for our CSR software, managing global employee matching donations, building high-conversion fundraisers and volunteer pages
- Drive employee participation by crafting and implementing internal education and communication strategies to increase program awareness and engagement globally
- Partner with workplace teams and Employee Resource Groups to curate volunteering opportunities that resonate with global teams
- Help to manage Ripple’s regional nonprofit and academic partnerships
- Lead the planning and execution of in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities
- Track, analyze, and report on key participation and impact metrics, providing the Social Impact Director with actionable insights to influence our broader global strategy.
- Travel to various Ripple office locations as needed (20–25%).
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Proven experience in social impact, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and employee engagement within a fast-scaling global company.
- Direct experience managing CSR platforms (ideally Deed or similar tools like Benevity) and a strong command of donation matching workflows and vetting processes.
- Experience managing collaborative programs with an exceptional ability to identify, capture and synthesize data.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as HR, Communications, and Workplace to drive program adoption and cultural alignment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- A "bias for action" mindset with the ability to manage complex logistics, from international donation compliance to large-scale event coordination.
WHO WE ARE
- Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team.
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
- Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
- Employee giving match.
- Mobile phone stipend.
- Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a remote position, but it requires travel to various Ripple office locations 20–25% of the time. Managers and teams have flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in for in-office collaboration.
What level of experience is required for this position?
The role requires proven experience in social impact, corporate social responsibility, and employee engagement, particularly within a fast-scaling global company, along with direct experience managing CSR platforms.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not include specific application instructions or a link, so candidates would typically apply through Ripple's career portal.