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How much do foundation communications jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundation communications in the United States is $49,064.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $55,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foundation communications professional?

To thrive in Foundation Communications, you need strong writing, editing, and public relations skills, often supported by a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, and social media platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking help you build relationships and craft compelling narratives. These abilities are crucial for effectively promoting a foundation’s mission, engaging stakeholders, and enhancing its public image.

What is the difference between Foundation Communications vs Public Relations Specialist?

AspectFoundation CommunicationsPublic Relations Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or related field; experience in nonprofit or foundation sectorsBachelor's in Communications, Public Relations, or related field; experience in media or corporate settings
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, foundations, charitable sectorsCorporate, agency, or nonprofit organizations
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in nonprofit and philanthropic sectorsAcross various industries including corporate, nonprofit, and government

Foundation Communications professionals focus on promoting a foundation's mission, managing internal and external messaging, and engaging stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. Public Relations Specialists handle media relations, brand reputation, and communication strategies across diverse industries. While both roles require strong communication skills and similar educational backgrounds, Foundation Communications roles are more specialized in nonprofit contexts, whereas Public Relations Specialists often work in broader corporate environments.

How does a foundation communications professional typically collaborate with program teams to amplify the impact of the foundation's initiatives?

Foundation Communications professionals work closely with program teams to understand project goals, gather compelling stories, and translate technical or complex information into accessible messaging for a variety of audiences. They often facilitate regular meetings with program staff to align on key messages, deadlines, and deliverables. This collaborative approach ensures that communications accurately reflect the foundation's work, support fundraising and advocacy efforts, and effectively highlight the impact of programs to stakeholders, donors, and the public.

What is foundation communications?

Foundation Communications refer to the strategies and activities that a foundation uses to share information about its mission, programs, grantmaking, and impact with various audiences. This can include managing media relations, producing reports and newsletters, maintaining a website, and using social media to engage stakeholders. Effective communications help build transparency, strengthen relationships with partners and the public, and amplify the foundation’s work. Foundation Communications professionals ensure consistent messaging and promote the organization’s goals.
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Infographic showing various Foundation Communications job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,064 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Ares Foundation Communications Officer

Ares Operations LLC

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares Management Corporation ("Ares" or "the firm") is looking for a professional to join the Ares Charitable Foundation (the "Ares Foundation). Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) qualifying organization sponsored by Ares, the Ares Foundation strives to advance economic mobility by helping people prepare and reskill for quality jobs, launch and scale businesses, and build personal finance knowledge. Moreover, the Ares Foundation executes philanthropy with the same rigor, discipline and entrepreneurial spirit that Ares brings to its investment activities to help strengthen the communities where the firm does business.
Ares seeks a Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling to help the Ares Foundation further demonstrate thought leadership and raise visibility for its unique value-add to the philanthropic / CSR and nonprofit sectors. With these goals in mind, the ideal candidate must be able to design, articulate and execute a thoughtful strategy to share the Ares Foundation's story with key audiences. This includes crafting key narratives, securing high-profile speaking opportunities, engaging with media on CSR and relevant topics, and leading high-impact storytelling across platforms, initiatives and regions.

In addition, the Director, Foundation Communications and Storytelling will collaborate with Ares team members across the firm, including in Corporate Communications & Marketing, Compliance and Legal, as well as with external vendors and agencies as necessary to ensure focused, consistent and compelling messaging for key audiences.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in nonprofit / CSR communications. They will possess excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments as well as meet deadlines. They will be detail-oriented, accuracy-focused, flexible and collaborative, and possess a process-improvement mindset.


Ares Philanthropy 2024 Annual Report
Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead content and product planning, relying on data and insights to inform strategy and ongoing refinement.

Develop communications content and products - including Ares Foundation-related messaging, social media and webpage copy, reports, press releases, case studies, presentations, opinion pieces and other collateral - to build awareness for the Ares Foundation's innovation, thought leadership and impact among key audiences.

Identify and research emerging issues relevant to the Ares Foundation's mission and funding priorities to support content and product creation as well as to make the societal and business imperative for philanthropy / CSR clear.

Help conceptualize, originate and produce storytelling content through videos and media-rich assets.

Identify and forge relationships with top-tier media and experts to help elevate the Ares Foundation's thought leadership, including collaboration with Ares Corporate Communications & Marketing as appropriate to pitch and place stories and editorial content as well as to secure speaking opportunities for Ares Foundation leadership.

Help develop and / or edit speeches and talking points for Ares Foundation and other Ares spokespeople.

Provide guidance and counsel to Ares Foundation grantees and nonprofit partners to support their communications around Ares Foundation-funded initiatives, including reviewing press releases and grant-funded knowledge products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience required

At least 10 years' experience designing, developing and executing thoughtful communications strategies for philanthropy / CSR, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling and focused messaging for audiences globally.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues at all levels as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.

Self-motivated, with the ability to execute projects and produce deliverables in accord with the Ares Foundation's proven commitment to - and reputation for - high-quality work.

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and competing priorities with high attention to details.

High emotional intelligence and excellent judgement as well as the ability to adapt and be flexible as necessary.

Proven ability to solve problems resourcefully and creatively, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving situations.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products and various technology and digital platforms.

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$180,000 - $200,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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