Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · 3 weeks ago
Managing Director, Marketing & Communications
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $190K/yrCommunity Foundation for Greater Atlanta is seeking a Managing Director, Marketing & Communications who will be the senior brand and communications leader. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated campaigns that enhance the foundation's mission and revenue objectives while managing a high-impact team and overseeing communication strategies.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
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
Proven experience in leading marketing and communications strategies
Strong understanding of brand governance and integrated campaign planning
Experience in media relations and crisis communications
Ability to develop and execute internal communications strategies
Experience in measurement and analytics related to marketing and communications
Strong leadership skills with experience in managing high-performing teams
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Experience in budget management and vendor oversight
Preferred
Experience in the nonprofit sector or community foundations
Familiarity with equity commitments in marketing and communications
Experience in digital marketing and social media strategies
Strong writing and content development skills
Experience in audience research and insights
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.
Founded in 1951
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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