Managing Director of Information Technology

Job Details

Level: SeniorJob Location: 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE. SUITE 1000, - ATLANTA, GA 30303Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $215,000.00 - $225,000.00 Salary/year

 

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta 

Managing Director of Information Technology 

  

POSITION: Full-time Exempt 

DEPARTMENT: Office of the President  

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer (COO) 

START DATE: March 1, 2026 

  

Organization Overview  

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA or 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. 

 

Role Summary 

The Managing Director of Information Technology (MDIT) serves as CFGA’s senior technology leader, responsible for shaping and executing the Foundation’s enterprise technology strategy. This role ensures that systems, data, and digital infrastructure enable CFGA’s mission to advance equity and opportunity across the region. 

The MDIT leads a team of four internal IT professionals and manages the organization’s IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable technology operations. A core focus for this role will be leading the implementation of CFGA’s next-generation ERP system, Foundant (CommunitySuite/CSuite + GLM/SLM), to streamline workflows across Finance, Philanthropic Services, Grants & Community Impact, and Impact Investing. 

The MDIT brings hands-on back-end systems design expertise (data models, permissions/RBAC, workflow automation, and integration patterns) to translate departmental workflows into reliable, user-friendly solutions. The MDIT partners with the COO as a primary advisor on technology strategy, co-developing options, trade-offs, and board-ready recommendations that balance risk, cost, and impact. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Technology Strategy & Oversight

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with CFGA’s strategic goals and operational needs. 
• Establish and co-chair an IT Steering Committee to prioritize initiatives, manage risks, and ensure organizational alignment. 
• Serve as a technology thought partner to the COO though framing strategic choices, capabilities, and risk posture; present options/recommendations to Senior Leadership (SLT) and, as needed, the Board. 
• Maintain and continuously improve IT policies, controls, and documentation related to cybersecurity, data governance, and disaster recovery. 

ERP & Enterprise Applications (Priority)

• Lead the full implementation of the Foundant ERP platform, from discovery and design through go-live, stabilization, and continuous improvement, to ensure a scalable system aligned with organizational needs. 
• Architect the ERP’s back-end foundation, including business rule, data models, Role-Based Access (RBA), automated workflows, and integrations that enable secure, efficient, and reliable operations. 
• Integrate the ERP with enterprise systems to create a unified technology ecosystem, streamline data flows, and improve cross-functional visibility. 
• Drive user adoption through targeted training, clear documentation, and structured change-management strategies that maximize system value and minimize resistance. 

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Design CFGA’s enterprise data architecture to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across systems. 
• Manage business intelligence solutions to deliver role-based dashboards and reports for leadership, board, and donor insights. 
• Uphold data privacy, retention, and compliance standards consistent with state and federal regulations. 

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Strengthen CFGA’s cybersecurity posture through proactive management of identity access (SSO/MFA), patching, endpoint protection, and cloud security. 
• Maintain and regularly test business continuity and disaster recov