The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking to hire an Associate Vice President (AVP) of Marketing and Communications.

SUMMARY

The **Associate Vice President (AVP) of Marketing & Communications **is a member of the Foundation’s Giving Strategies team, reporting to the Vice President, Giving Strategies. The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Marketing & Communications is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the Community Foundation’s brand, messaging, and outreach efforts. This role oversees all aspects of marketing, communications, and public relations to enhance visibility, engage stakeholders, and support philanthropic growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the Foundation’s mission, strategic goals, and racial equity commitments with a focus on the client and prospective client audience.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on brand positioning, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead crisis communications and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Brand and Content Management

• Increase visibility and understanding of the Community Foundation’s services for individuals, families, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations.
• Increase understanding of the Community Foundation’s impact in the community among current clients, prospective clients, and partners.
• Oversee brand identity, ensuring consistency in tone, visuals, and messaging across all channels.
• Ensure that all communications—internal and external—are culturally responsive, equity-centered, and representative of diverse voices.
• Guide the creation of compelling content including client communications, annual reports, newsletters, press releases and impact stories.
• Oversee digital presence including website, social media, and email marketing, with a focus on inclusive language and imagery.

Public Relations and Community Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with media outlets, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Develop campaigns that elevate the Foundation’s visibility and community impact.

** Team and Budget Management**

• Supervise and mentor marketing and communications staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage departmental budget and ensure cost-effective execution of initiatives.
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to optimize engagement and reach.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team
• Participate in special projects, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the Director, Communications and Digital Communications Coordinator

TRAVEL:

• Generally, travel is primarily within the eight counties of Western New York.
• Some domestic travel may be required for job training and professional development.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or a candidate with at least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in strategic marketing, brand management, content strategy, public relations, media, community engagement will be considered.

SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$105,000 Annually

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:

For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. A 501 (c)(3) organization, the Community Foundation’s mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. Established in 1919, the Community Foundation has made the most of the generosity of individuals, families, foundations and organizations who entrust charitable assets to the Community Foundation’s care. Learn more at cfgb.org.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Community foundations are designed to grow and evolve as our community’s needs change, and new positions are regularly created as a result. As the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo continues to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to use their abilities to make a lasting difference. If that is you, then please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and what you would bring to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

Applications may also be received by U.S. Postal Service if an electronic medium is not available. No calls please.

Application Deadline: November 28, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. As such, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation.