Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

DAFgiving360™ is an independent nonprofit organization created to increase charitable giving in the U.S. We offer a donor-advised fund program and related philanthropic tools and guidance that empower donors to incorporate charitable planning into their everyday lives and make a bigger difference in the world. Since our founding in 1999 as an 501(c)(3) public charity, DAFgiving360 donors have recommended over $50 billion in grants to more than 295,000 charities.

DAFgiving360 has entered into a services agreement with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for administrative and other services, including human resources. This position will be an employee of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and will be subject to its policies and procedures but will report to and be accountable to DAFgiving360 for day-to-day activities.

The Grants Team’s primary responsibility is to process grant recommendations submitted by DAFgiving360 account holders (clients) to eligible public charities. The Giving Specialist will report to the Grants Team Manager. The position will consist of processing grant recommendations submitted by DAFgiving360 clients through their donor-advised fund. The Giving Specialist role entails entering grant information into our database, confirming an organizations’ tax-exempt status and contact information, and verifying the designation of the grant to ensure it meets DAFgiving360’s Program Policies and IRS requirements for donor-advised funds. Giving Specialists correspond regularly with donors, clients, investment advisors and charities.

In addition to their daily grant processing responsibilities, Giving Specialists might be asked to assist on our inbound phone line. Qualified candidates will be comfortable answering incoming calls from current and potential clients, financial advisors, and charitable organizations. Qualified candidates will also have a basic understanding of donor-advised fund accounts and desire to assist clients in processing their grant recommendations.

What you are good at:

Effective communication (e.g., ability to present information accurately and confidently to both internal and external clients/customers, both in written and oral form). Demonstrated experience applying policies and guidelines (e.g., IRS guidelines) and reviewing documents for accuracy and compliance.Demonstrated experience with creative problem-solving (e.g., adaptive mindset, prioritization, task management, critical thinking).What you have
Customer Orientation – Demonstrated concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customersAdopts professional approach to customersQuickly and effectively solves customer problems while presenting a cheerful, positive mannerIs reliable and delivers on promisesUnderstands and anticipates the needs of internal and external customers by discovering and meeting customer’s underlying needs and partnering with the customer to create value for themFinds ways to measure and track customer satisfactionAdaptability – Ability to function effectively when under pressure while maintaining self-control and focus in the face of uncertain situations or without complete informationManages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stressCan effectively handle a diverse range of tasks equally and effectively with a willingness to modify personal style/approaches to adjust to changing needsControls their response when criticized or provokedPersonal Accountability – Takes responsibility for the results and future direction of the organizationAcknowledges own mistakes and limitations and seeks and accepts constructive criticismMeasured confidence to take on demanding work or put forward views when they may be challengedConsistently demonstrates a positive can-do, overcome-any-barrier attitudeOperates with personal ownership. looks for ways and means to improve performance all the time and to empower other people towards greater results

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree preferredMinimum of 2 years employment experience (background in non-profit or donor-advised fund accounts and/or financial servicesExcellent customer service skills, particularly the ability to communication with affluent clients and their investment advisorsHigh levels of individual ownership, emotional intelligence, and critical thinkingAttitude of continuous improvement – thinks creatively and identifies opportunities to improve processesGrowth Mindset: positive attitude, team orientation, enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong work ethic with high level of integrity and ethicsHighly organized and adaptable

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance Apply Save job