Senior Director of Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CCF's earned media strategy, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across local, regional, and national outlets covering philanthropy, civic affairs, and Los Angeles.
• Serve as the primary media contact for the Foundation, coordinating interview requests, preparing spokespeople, and managing press inquiries with speed and strategic judgment.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and rapid response communications on behalf of CCF and its executive leadership.
• Monitor the media landscape for opportunities to amplify CCF's voice on issues relevant to the Foundation's mission and strategic framework priorities.
• Manage crisis communications in coordination with the VP, Marketing and Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer, ensuring consistent messaging and stakeholder confidence during sensitive moments.

Executive Communications

• Develop and maintain CCF's executive communications infrastructure — including standing messaging frameworks, talking points, and institutional narrative documents — for use by the CEO and senior leaders across internal and external settings.
• Write and edit executive-level content including keynote remarks, Board presentations, op-eds, bylined articles, stakeholder letters, and public testimonies.
• Prepare the CEO and other senior leaders for media interviews, panel appearances, speaking engagements, and high-stakes donor or community conversations.
• Build a deep understanding of the CEO's voice, priorities, and communication style to serve as a trusted ghostwriter and strategic communications advisor.
• Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to develop donor-facing executive correspondence that reflects CCF's institutional voice and strengthens philanthropic relationships.

Donor & Stakeholder Communications

• Partner with the Office of Philanthropy to develop communications that support donor engagement, stewardship, and retention — including newsletters, impact updates, policy communications, and event materials.
• Translate complex programmatic, policy, or investment-related content into clear, accessible communications for donor audiences with varying levels of philanthropic sophistication.
• Support the development of communications around CCF's grantmaking portfolios, including crisis response, civic engagement, and community investment narratives.
• Collaborate on the development of the Annual Report, CCF website content, and other flagship publications.

Brand, Content & Storytelling

• Champion CCF's brand voice and storytelling standards across all communications channels — ensuring consistency, clarity, and mission alignment.
• Work in close partnership with the MCaS team to develop content strategies that integrate communications across earned, owned, and shared media platforms.
• Commission and edit long-form content, community stories, and donor impact narratives that bring CCF's work to life for diverse audiences.
• Ensure all communications reflect CCF's values of equity, inclusion, and community partnership — and are responsive to the lived realities of Los Angeles County residents.

Marketing Strategy & Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight and editorial direction for CCF's marketing function, ensuring all marketing activity is aligned with institutional priorities, brand standards, and audience needs across the donor, community, and public-facing landscape.
• Partner with the VP, MCaS to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that advance CCF's visibility, donor engagement, and community awareness goals.
• Oversee the development of marketing materials across print, digital, and event channels — including campaign assets, collateral, advertising, and sponsorship materials — ensuring consistency of voice, message, and design standards.
• Lead campaign planning and execution for key institutional moments, including year-end giving, scholarship seasons, major convenings, and strategic framework milestones.
• Manage and optimize CCF's digital marketing presence in coordination with the MCaS team, including email marketing, website content strategy, and paid and organic digital channels.
• Track and report on marketing performance metrics, translating data into insights that inform future strategy and resource allocation.

Leadership Competencies And Qualifications

• Exceptional Writing, Editing, and Editorial Judgment
• Executive Communications and Trusted Leadership Support
• Media Relations, Public Affairs, and Issues Management
• Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement
• Mission Alignment and Civic Leadership Orientation