Director of Organizational Effectiveness
About The Position
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (The Foundation) is one of the nation’s premier philanthropic institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets and serving as a trusted partner to more than 1,000 donors and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation works to advance equity and shared prosperity all across metro Atlanta through donor-advised funds, strategic grantmaking, civic leadership, and community investment. Founded in 1951, The Foundation ranks among the 15 largest community foundations in the U.S. and has deep roots in the region’s civic infrastructure. It plays a pivotal role in addressing systemic barriers in affordable housing, the arts, equity, and economic opportunity while connecting generosity to impact across the community. The Director of Organizational Effectiveness, is a key partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a central integrator across the Foundation’s internal operations. The Director strengthens the Foundation’s ability to operate efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with strategic priorities by driving cross-functional coordination, supporting change management, and ensuring effective use of systems, tools, and processes. This role accelerates the COO’s priorities, spanning Finance, Accounting, Legal/Compliance, Technology, Operations, and partnership with People & Culture, by translating strategic direction into coordinated and actionable workflows. The Director is a high-trust role requiring exceptional judgment, relationship-building, and the ability to influence without formal authority.
Requirements
- 5 – 8 years of progressively responsible experience in operations, organizational effectiveness, project management, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or working closely with senior executives in a complex or matrixed organization.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives concept through implementation with measurable results.
- Strong systems thinker with the ability to see interconnections across operations, finance, people, technology, risk, and strategy.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence without authority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusive practices, and mission-aligned operational decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a community foundation, philanthropic institution, or adjacent nonprofit/impact-driven organization.
- Familiarity with systems commonly used in philanthropic or financial operations (CRM, fund accounting tools, HRIS, project/workflow platforms).
- Experience supporting organizational planning or performance management processes.
- Matrixed people's leadership or project team leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Advance the COO’s Strategic and Operational Priorities
- Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment & Internal Coordination
- Lead Operational Improvement & Systems Adoption Efforts
- Support Change Management & Organizational Transformation
- Enable Performance Management & Organizational Learning
- Strengthen Internal Communication, Culture, and Connection
Benefits
- Paid time off: Two weeks accrued paid vacation, Two weeks accrued paid sick leave, Four mental health days, Two personal days, Two floating holidays, Ten holidays
- 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
- Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan, plus a 6% employer-paid contribution after one year of employment—regardless of employee contributions.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
