| Managing Director, Marketing & Communica - Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta | |
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Work Location Atlanta, GA U.S.A |
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Organization Website: https://cfgreateratlanta.org/careers/ |
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Required Experience: 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. Other: The Foundation operates in a hybrid working environment with staff working in-office three days per week and the opportunity to work two days remote per week, if in good standing. Compensation: To be determined based upon experience and qualifications within the anticipated salary range of $180,000-$190,000. This position is exempt, and employee is eligible for the Foundation’s competitive health and benefits plan that includes: Paid time off: Two weeks accrued paid vacation Two weeks accrued paid sick leave Four mental health days Two personal day Two floating holidays Ten holidays Benefits: All benefits effective on date of hire – no waiting period 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more Employee Assistance Program Retirement: Employees are immediately eligible to make voluntary contributions to the organization’s 403(b) Retirement Plan upon hire. 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. Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with self-care items Fun monthly employee engagement activities To Apply: Please apply directly through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Careers Page by submitting your resume and application to the "Managing Director, Marketing & Communications" job posting. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, you can reach us at hr@cfgreateratlanta.org. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta values diversity and inclusion; therefore we honor the diverse needs, strengths, voices, and backgrounds of all individuals in our regional community |
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Duties / Expectations: Managing Director, Marketing & Communications
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta 191 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Hybrid work $180,000 - $190,000 a year - Full-time Skills Writing skills Stakeholder management Senior leadership + show more Do you have experience in Writing skills? Job details Here’s how the job details align with your profile. Pay $180,000 - $190,000 a year Job type Full-time Benefits 403(b) AD&D insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Paid sick time Full job description Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Managing Director, Marketing & Communications POSITION: Full-time Exempt DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer The Managing Director, Marketing & Communications (MD, MarComm) is CFGA’s senior brand and communications leader, accountable for reputation, narrative, and integrated campaigns that advance CFGA’s mission and revenue objectives across donors/advisors, nonprofits, civic partners, and internal audiences. The MD leads the strategy and day-to-day execution across paid, earned, shared, owned, and direct (PESOD) channels; steers media and crisis communications; and orchestrates internal communications so every colleague is informed, aligned, and on-message. This role manages a high-impact team (PR/storytelling, content, events, digital/email, and contractor bench) and owns planning, budgeting, measurement, and oversight of the function. Essential Functions of the Position: Strategy, Planning & Oversight 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. Brand, Content & Campaigns 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. Media Relations & Issues/Crisis 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. Internal Communications 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. Measurement, Budget & Operations 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. Team Leadership 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). Org-Wide Priorities Alignment 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. |
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Primary Skill Communications/Marketing |
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To respond to this posting, use any of the following methods: Email: Fax: U.S. Mail: Organization Website: https://cfgreateratlanta.org/careers/ |
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