Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · 1 month ago
Managing Director, Marketing & Communications
191 PEACHTREE STREET NE. SUITE 1000, - ATLANTA, GA 30303
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expThe Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is seeking a Managing Director for Marketing & Communications, who will serve as the senior brand and communications leader. This role is responsible for overseeing integrated campaigns that advance the foundation's mission and revenue objectives, leading a high-impact team, and managing media relations and internal communications.
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Responsibilities
Own the multi-year MarComm strategy and annual plan that advances CFGA’s strategic plan and equity commitments; set measurable objectives, KPIs, and quarterly readouts for the senior leadership team and Board
Integrate MarComm strategy with Org-wide Operations Plan strategy
Lead integrated PESOD planning and audience research/insights to sharpen messaging, channel mix, and ROI; institutionalize testing/learning and analytics with IT/data partners
Establish brand governance (voice, visual, accessibility, editorial, approvals) across CFGA; coach internal brand ambassadors and deliver org-wide brand education
Lead development and deployment of signature assets and campaigns: annual report, newsletters, web, social, media materials, philanthropy/advisor enablement, donor journeys, and thematic reports
Ensure a synchronized brand experience and consistent voice across departments and initiatives; coordinate cross-functional content calendars
Partner with Community/Programs and Philanthropy on recruitment/retention campaigns and community engagement; link events to storytelling and earned/social amplification
Serve as CFGA’s media lead: cultivate relationships, pitch narratives, manage press moments, and oversee spokesperson prep and executive visibility
Own crisis communications playbooks and response; align SLT and the Board on roles, positions, and after-action improvements
Partner with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to plan and execute internal communications that keep all staff informed, engaged, and aligned with CFGA’s brand, strategy, and culture
Provide content development, messaging support, and design oversight for internal communications led by the COO, ensuring consistency of tone and alignment with CFGA’s values
Collaborate with the COO and other executives to prepare materials, messaging, and visual assets for internal briefings, staff meetings, and organizational updates
Support the COO and senior leaders with communications for speeches, media interviews, donor/advisor meetings, and high-visibility presentations
Build and run a rigorous measurement system (dashboards, KPIs, contribution to pipeline/revenue, media and digital analytics) and report progress quarterly
Own MarComm budget; oversee vendor/agency ecosystem (media buying, design, video, digital, printers, photographers)
Ensure smooth business operations for the team (cadence, tools, workflows, metrics) and lead monthly team meetings
Lead, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing MarComm team; set goals, manage performance, and support career growth
Manage a flexible contractor bench for spikes and specialties (media, social, video, design)
Translate org-wide MarComm priorities into an executable roadmap (brand governance, integrated campaigns, executive comms, owned-channel modernization, measurement, and crisis readiness), with quarterly checkpoints to demonstrate impact
Qualification
Required
10+ years in integrated marketing/communications with proven team leadership and stakeholder management in complex nonprofit, public agency, or philanthropy settings
Demonstrated success designing and executing multi-channel plans across PESOD; strong command of editorial standards and brand systems
Media relations and crisis communications leadership with measurable outcomes
Excellence in writing, editing, and storytelling; ability to translate strategy into compelling narratives and clear calls-to-action
Strong analytics orientation; experience with dashboards and reporting that inform decisions and demonstrate ROI
Commitment to equity and inclusive practices; high emotional intelligence and collaboration skills
Preferred
Agency experience and/or managing a diversified vendor/agency bench
Experience preparing presentations to Boards and coaching executives; comfort advising on sensitive brand/reputation topics
Familiarity with web, social, and email platforms; working knowledge of responsive design and multi-device content
Benefits
Paid time off: Two weeks accrued paid vacation
Paid time off: Two weeks accrued paid sick leave
Paid time off: Four mental health days
Paid time off: Two personal day
Paid time off: Two floating holidays
Paid time off: Ten holidays
Benefits: All benefits effective on date of hire – no waiting period
Benefits: 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans
Benefits: 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Benefits: 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Benefits: 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card
Benefits: Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program
Retirement: Employees are immediately eligible to make voluntary contributions to the organization’s 403(b) Retirement Plan upon hire.
Retirement: After completing one year of continuous employment, all eligible employees will receive an employer-funded contribution equal to 6% of their annual salary, contributed automatically to their retirement account—regardless of whether the employee makes personal contributions to the plan.
Culture and Development: Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member including trainings, resources, development opportunities, etc.
Culture and Development: Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with self-care items
Culture and Development: Fun monthly employee engagement activities
Company
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta inspires and leads the Atlanta region toward equity and shared prosperity for all who call it home.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15M2023-02-06Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Diana Champ Davis, CPA
VP of Capacity and CFO
Novella Noble
Chief People Officer
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