Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Mackenzee Burton currently serves as the Philanthropic Operations Manager at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, a position held since August 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Development Manager at LaAmistad, Inc., where fundraising efforts resulted in increased silent auction revenue. As Grants Manager at Wings for Kids, Mackenzee successfully generated significant grant funding from various sources. Previous roles at YWCA Columbus and Catholic Social Services of Columbus involved managing substantial funding and event sponsorships while enhancing community engagement through fundraising initiatives. Mackenzee began a professional career in development and member services at organizations such as Ohio University, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and High Museum of Art, following a BFA in Art History and Museum Studies from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta inspires and leads the Atlanta region toward equity and shared prosperity for all who call it home. TogetherATL is the Foundation’s strategic ethos, working through a collaborative approach with community stakeholders, donors, nonprofits, and others to examine complex challenges the region faces and create solutions that build a thriving region. Formed in 1951, the Community Foundation today shepherds approximately $1.4 billion in current assets through its 1,000+ donor funds, while simultaneously raising and deploying more than $120 million annually to thousands of nonprofit organizations. It is Georgia’s second-largest foundation.