Director of Communications and Marketing

ABOUT THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION

The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF), established in 2003, brings together the public and private sectors with the mission of making Atlanta a safer city for residents and visitors. Through public safety strategies and partnerships, the Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides a means for individuals, community members, and businesses to engage and donate funds, with the goal of preventing and reducing crime. The Foundation’s programs address the city’s public safety needs, including increasing police visibility, using state-of-the-art technology to fight and prevent crime, and developing strong leaders in the Atlanta Police Department (APD) through enhanced training. For more information about the Atlanta Police Foundation, please visit: www.atlantapolicefoundation.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Communications and Marketing is a valuable part of the leadership team and leads the development, execution, management, and evaluation of the integrated marketing and communications strategy. The Director will be an effective spokesperson for the programs of the Atlanta Police Foundation. They are responsible for promoting the Foundation through community and media outreach, marketing, online communications, and public relations. This position includes responsibility for: creating informative content, project management and implementation, intensive writing and editing, aggressive media outreach and story placement, interagency collaboration, public relations and speechwriting for Foundation events, production of all Foundation marketing materials and videos, and general communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications will also work collaboratively with the Foundation staff, grantee partners, external communications team (APD), and the Communications Committee of APF’s Board of Trustees.

The Director of Communications will engage stakeholders from a variety of areas, including the business community, the Atlanta Police Department, and top city officials, in support of the Atlanta Police Foundation’s mission to make Atlanta a safer city. The position may have one or more direct reports to assist with the day-to-day operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy that supports the foundation’s priorities, fundraising goals, and donor engagement. Develop public relations strategies.

·        Oversee the creation of high-impact content, both print and digital—annual reports, newsletters, press releases, social media, and digital campaigns—that amplify our mission.

• Manage content on the APF website and ensure that the website is an effective vehicle for increased fundraising and awareness.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national media outlets, influencers, and community partners to expand our reach.
• Contribute to the development and planning of new program concepts, publications, and special events, ensuring cohesive messaging and maximum visibility.
• Create and manage standard talking points for the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders that advance the mission of APF.
• Oversee all forms of social media.
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, APD, and other stakeholders to identify key communications priorities and opportunities to advance the Atlanta Police Foundation's mission.
• Create a brand guide for standard APF functions (emails, PowerPoint, etc.).

• As part of the APF team, support organization-wide development activities and events.
• Utilize technology to support program management and collaboration, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, and others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations with demonstrated success preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, or public relations preferred.
• Proficiency in a variety of forms of communication with special emphasis on strategic content development and marketing, state-of-the-art use of social media, video, web design, and technology.

·        Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex programs into compelling donor narratives.

• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster productive relationships with a wide range of people.

·        Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex programs into compelling donor narratives.

• Basic graphic design skills.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information.

·        A collaborative spirit and a passion for mission-driven work.

BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. This position offers a generous benefits package, including health/dental/life insurance, vision, and a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match.