President & Chief Executive Officer

President & Chief Executive Officer

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA)

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Mission

 

Inspiring and leading our region toward equity and shared prosperity for all.

 

Executive Summary

 

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA) seeks an exceptional President & Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the nation's premier community foundations.

 

With $1.8 billion in assets, a 23-county service area, and deep relationships across philanthropy, nonprofits, business, and civic leadership, CFGA is uniquely positioned to help Atlanta build a more equitable future.

The next President & CEO will inherit:

 

• A respected philanthropic institution

• Approximately $1.8 billion in assets

• A talented, mission-driven staff of approximately 50

• A strong balance sheet

• An engaged Board of Directors

• A powerful platform for civic leadership and philanthropy

 

The Foundation is entering an exciting new chapter. The successful candidate will align strategy, relationships, operations, and organizational culture while strengthening CFGA's role as one of Atlanta's most trusted civic institutions.

 

About the Foundation

 

Founded in 1951, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has helped shape the region's philanthropic landscape for more than 75 years.

 

Today, CFGA:

 

• Stewards approximately $1.8 billion in assets

• Serves a 23-county metropolitan region

• Employs approximately 50 staff

• Partners with donors, nonprofits, corporations, and civic leaders

• Provides donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, agency funds, grantmaking, philanthropic advising, impact investing, and community convening

 

CFGA is nationally recognized for combining deep local knowledge with trusted relationships that create lasting community impact.

 

Position Summary

 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO serves as the Foundation's chief executive and public ambassador.

 

The CEO will provide strategic, operational, and philanthropic leadership while strengthening organizational effectiveness, expanding donor engagement, developing partnerships, and advancing the Foundation's commitment to equity and shared prosperity.

 

Key Priorities

 

Lead with Trust

 

• Build strong relationships with donors, staff, board members, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community partners.

• Serve as a visible and trusted ambassador throughout metro Atlanta.

 

Empower a High-Performing Team

 

• Foster collaboration, accountability, and organizational clarity.

• Develop and support a talented leadership team.

• Strengthen culture through transparent communication and shared purpose.

 

Advance Strategic Leadership

 

• Refine organizational strategy and priorities.

• Translate ambitious goals into measurable outcomes.

• Align people, systems, and resources for long-term success.

 

Strengthen Operations

 

• Ensure strong financial management, technology, reporting, governance, compliance, and internal controls.

• Build the operational capacity required to support continued growth.

 

Expand Donor Engagement

 

• Champion community philanthropy and local impact.

• Grow relationships with current and next-generation donors.

• Strengthen partnerships with professional advisors and philanthropic families.

• Differentiate CFGA through trusted local expertise and civic leadership.

 

Advance Equity & Community Impact

 

• Lead efforts that promote equity and shared prosperity throughout the region.

• Convene partners around complex community challenges.

• Build strategic partnerships that create measurable, lasting impact.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

The successful candidate will bring:

 

Executive Leadership

 

• Significant executive leadership experience leading a complex organization.

• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational management skills.

• Experience working effectively with governing boards and executive leadership teams.

 

Philanthropic & Fundraising Experience

 

• Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, community foundations, financial services, or another mission-driven organization.

• Demonstrated success cultivating donors and building long-term philanthropic relationships.

• Strong understanding of strategic philanthropy and resource development.

 

Relationship Building

 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to engage donors, civic leaders, nonprofit partners, public officials, and community stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.

 

Strategic & Operational Leadership

 

• Financial and operational sophistication.

• Ability to lead organizational growth while strengthening systems and accountability.

• Strong judgment, transparency, and collaborative leadership style.

 

Personal Attributes

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

 

• Integrity, humility, and authenticity

• Emotional intelligence

• Strong relationship-building skills

• Strategic thinking

• Operational discipline

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Courage, patience, and sound judgment

 

Reporting Relationships

 

Reports to:

 

• Board of Directors

 

Leads:

 

• Approximately 50 staff through the Senior Leadership Team

 

Key External Relationships

 

• Donors and philanthropic families

• Professional advisors

• Nonprofit organizations

• Corporate, civic, faith, and academic leaders

• Public officials

• Community partners

• Peer foundations and philanthropic organizations

 

Location

 

Atlanta, Georgia

 

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta serves one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions and offers an extraordinary opportunity to lead a premier philanthropic institution committed to equity, generosity, and lasting community impact.