Advisor, Gifts-In-Kind (GIK) Operations & Strategy (P3)

Build Your Future, Brighten Theirs At Save the Children, you’ll join a century‑long legacy of leading meaningful impact when it matters most. We empower you to innovate, collaborate and grow alongside people who share your commitment to kids and each other. You bring the drive – and together, we’ll build a better world for children. The Role As the Advisor, Gifts-In-Kind (GIK) Operations & Strategy , you will play a pivotal role in maximizing the impact of donated products and resources to support children, families, and communities across Save the Children programs. This position serves as the primary operational link between the Gifts-In-Kind team, U.S. Programs, Head Start, and Corporate Partnerships, ensuring donated products are strategically evaluated and allocated to meet program priorities and donor objectives. The role requires strong operational management, stakeholder engagement, systems management, and project management skills to improve program outcomes Location Hybrid – Lexington, KY This position is based in the Lexington, Kentucky office and requires onsite presence at the Lexington warehouse office a minimum of three days per week. What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties) not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change GIK Strategy, Planning & Allocation (40%) Develop and maintain annual allocation strategies, product needs assessments, and distribution plans in collaboration with the Senior Director and the State, Program, and Finance teams. Review, evaluate, and approve book title selections and donated products from Corporate and select non-profit partners, ensuring timely turnaround from offer to approval. Assess Gifts-In-Kind opportunities against organizational priorities, program needs, operational capacity, and donor objectives. Develop receiving, inventory management, and distribution plans for approved donations. Maintain and update the annual Gifts-In-Kind Strategy and Needs List based on evolving program requirements and stakeholder feedback. Corporate Partnerships & Donor Operations (30%) Collaborate with Lead Advisor, GIK, Corporate Partnerships to align on strategy, goals, pipeline status, and ad hoc projects as needed. Evaluate incoming Gifts-In-Kind opportunities and provide timely recommendations regarding acceptance, feasibility, allocation, and implementation. In concert with Corporate Partnerships account manager, liaise directly with companies to facilitate all logistics for in-kind donations Manage and maintain the Gifts-In-Kind opportunity pipeline, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates. Perform regular reconciliations between BBEC, TrackVia, Agresso, and related databases to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. Participate in donor meetings and provide operational expertise regarding product sourcing, inventory management, and program alignment. Present Gifts-In-Kind strategy, inventory trends, and program priorities during Corporate Partnerships planning and review meetings. Develop and deliver quantitative and qualitative donor reports combining inventory, distribution, utilization, and impact data, including beneficiary feedback, stories, testimonials, and program outcomes. Systems, Reporting & Knowledge Management (20%) Manage and continuously improve SharePoint sites, Microsoft Teams channels, allocation trackers, receiving plans, and knowledge management resources. Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting tools, process documentation, and standard operating procedures. Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of operational data and resources across all GIK platforms. Identify opportunities for process automation, workflow improvements, and enhanced reporting capabilities. Support organizational knowledge sharing by maintaining centralized resources and documentation. Organizational Engagement & Special Projects (10%) Lead semi-annual planning sessions with State Leads to review program needs, pro…

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