Marcus Braxton

Marcus joined The Community Foundation in December 2020 as the Managing Director of Operations. In this role, he leads The Community Foundation’s work to enhance its internal operations, systems and processes to ensure the organization has the infrastructure needed to continue its success and impact. Marcus has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, having worked for organizations such as Young Invincibles, a nonprofit policy, and advocacy organization committed to amplifying the voices of Millennials in all aspects of life. As Young Invincibles’ Senior Director of Operations and Finance, he built and shaped the operations of a small start-up into a large national advocacy organization with offices around the country.

Marcus has also worked for organizations such as Arabella Advisors, a philanthropic consulting firm where he managed approximately $25 million in various philanthropic initiatives, and the Pew Charitable Trusts where he supported the organization’s fundraising efforts. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer of a local DC-based nonprofit organization that focused on providing educational opportunities to low-income students.