Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Lauren Thomas Priest, MNM, is an experienced nonprofit professional with a strong background in program management, fundraising, and community outreach. Currently serving as a Program Officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta since March 2020, Lauren leads initiatives aimed at reducing racial income and wealth gaps through innovative grantmaking strategies. Previous roles include Director of Development at Trinity Community Ministries, where significant advancements in donor relations and capital improvements were achieved, and Outreach Manager at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, directing a team to enhance food assistance access. Lauren holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Miami University.
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.