Senior Communications Officer

A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America’s leading philanthropists through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. All his industry-leading businesses, including the foundation, operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example and Give Back to Others. After 30 years and more than $1.5 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years. This milestone coincides with deeper participation among the next generation of Blank family members on the board and in advisory capacities, partnering around their shared core beliefs, including the Jewish value of tikkun olam (“heal and repair the world”) and seeking a fuller realization of American ideals. The foundation works across various programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Environment, Atlanta’s Westside, Mental Health and Well-Being and Democracy. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives, supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear. Geographically, much of the foundation’s work prioritizes Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence.  The Senior Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission and brand reputation. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and working closely with the Digital Communications Officer, this individual will independently develop and lead communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six giving areas, taking initiative to identify opportunities, shape narratives and drive results while collaborating effectively across teams. The Senior Communications Officer will oversee internal communications and support the president’s office with board communications, support the preparation of board materials, collaborating across teams to deliver sharp, high-quality materials.  Senior Communications Officer, Key Responsibilities : Giving Area Communications   Design, implement and evaluate comprehensive communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six key giving areas.  Serve as a strategic advisor to grant-making program staff on messaging, content development and storytelling, brand positioning, media engagement and stakeholder communications.  Craft engaging content for a variety of channels, including print, digital, social media and press materials. Write compelling communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, messaging, opinion/thought leadership pieces, quotes and talking points to showcase the impact of the foundation’s work through highlighting the work of the grantees. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including grantee partners, media and vendors.  Provide media training and prep materials to foundation leadership as needed.  Manage proactive and reactive media relations. Internal/Board Communications   Oversee the foundation’s internal communications, ensuring timely, clear and consistent information sharing across the organization and Blank Family of Businesses.  Lead copy editing of board materials and presentations, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and clarity.  Other General Responsibilities/Expectations  Measure and report on key performance indicators to assess the impact of communication strategies.  Stay abreast of communications trends, issues and best practices in philanthropy and the foundation’s areas of giving.  Qualifications Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in communications or public relations, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit or mission-driven sectors.  Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications plans.  Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong attention to detail. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment—balancing self-direction with a commitment to shared goals. Experience managing internal organizational communications.  Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.  Strong interpersonal skills and experience building collaborative relationships across functions.  Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences.  High emotional intelligence, proactive and collaborative spirit, and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.  Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information  Proven ability to confidently present complex information, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive-level audiences. Proficiency with digital platforms, analytics tools and project management tools (Monday.com). Light graphic design experience a plus, preferably with proficiency in PowerPoint. Experience managing contracts and budgets.  Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field required.