Foundation Executive jobs in philanthropy

Open Foundation Executive roles at foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking organizations — collected weekly from funder career pages. Filter by location, seniority, and work style, and see each funder's giving profile alongside the role.

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Wellcome Trust
Gives$2.6B/yr
Chief Technology Officer
Why you'd thrive here
A technology leader with 10+ years scaling research infrastructure or clinical-trial platforms globally, experienced managing large engineering teams and vendor relationships, and comfortable translating complex data systems for non-technical stakeholders across academic and health institutions.
Infectious Disease Clinical TrialsGlobal Health Research CapacityImplementation Research for Licensed Interventions
LondonExecutive leadershipPosted 6 days ago
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Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson'S Research
Gives$240M/yr
VP, Head of Business Management (Research Programs & Partnerships)
Why you'd thrive here
An operations leader with experience managing large research-funding portfolios at biomedical foundations or academic medical centers, comfortable overseeing grants administration, research partnerships, and cross-functional coordination across a $240M research enterprise.
Parkinson's disease basic researchBiomarkers and diagnosticsTherapeutic development (preclinical and clinical)
United StatesExecutive leadershipPosted 15 days ago66 contacts$190K
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Santa Barbara Foundation
Gives$108M/yr
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Why you'd thrive here
Operations leader with 10+ years managing finance, HR, and administrative functions at a mid-to-large foundation or nonprofit; skilled at scaling internal systems and supporting program teams while maintaining compliance and fiscal health.
Grantmaking to nonprofitsCapacity building for nonprofitsCommunity disaster relief
Santa Barbara County, CA, USAHybridExecutive leadership69 contacts$61K – $66K
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Neo Philanthropy
Gives$104M/yr
President & CEO
Why you'd thrive here
Executive leader with deep movement experience in immigration, reproductive justice, or democracy work who can steward a $215M funder's partnerships with grassroots and national organizations while building board relationships and advancing Neo's theory of change across justice sectors.
ImmigrationDemocracy / Voting rights / Civic engagementReproductive justice
New York City, New York/RemoteRemoteExecutive leadership23 contacts$400K
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University of Chicago
Gives$91M/yr
Executive Director, Emissions Market Accelerator
Why you'd thrive here
A seasoned nonprofit executive with experience scaling environmental or climate-tech initiatives, comfortable building partnerships across academia, policy, and private markets, and capable of translating complex emissions systems into fundable, actionable strategies.
Higher educationScientific researchMedical research and clinical translation
2 LocationsExecutive leadershipPosted 8 days ago24 contacts$170K – $180K
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Henry Smith Foundation
Gives$84M/yr
Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Executive director with 10+ years leading mid-to-large nonprofits serving vulnerable populations (youth, LGBTQ+, homelessness, domestic abuse); skilled at scaling evidence-based interventions, managing boards, and navigating relationships with institutional funders.
LGBT+ Youth HomelessnessDomestic Abuse Specialist ServicesYoung People’s Advocacy
United KingdomRemoteExecutive leadership£120K
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Community Foundation for Monterey County
Gives$65M/yr
President/CEO
Why you'd thrive here
Leader with 10+ years in community foundation or regional philanthropy management, proven track record growing assets and donor relationships, and deep understanding of Monterey County's health, education, and economic-development landscape.
Health and human servicesEducation and scholarshipsCommunity development
Monterey County, CAOn-siteExecutive leadershipPosted 190 days ago27 contacts$320K – $360K
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Arkansas Community Foundation
Gives$59M/yr
North Delta Community Foundation Hiring Part-Time Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Nonprofit leader with 10+ years managing community foundations or regional grantmaking operations, deep roots in rural Arkansas, and proven ability to cultivate local donors while stewarding early literacy, food security, and arts initiatives.
early literacyfood securityarts support (Arts in Arkansas Fund)
Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties, ArkansasOn-siteExecutive leadership24 contacts
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Proteus Fund
Gives$42M/yr
VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS
Why you'd thrive here
Executive leader with deep roots in racial, gender, or LGBTQ justice movements who can manage a $40M+ national portfolio while keeping field relationships and funder strategy tightly aligned.
Racial justiceGender justiceLGBTQ/Queer justice
Remote - New York, NYRemoteExecutive leadership31 contacts$177K – $211K
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Island Harvest
Gives$36M/yr
Chief Programs and Network Officer
Why you'd thrive here
Experienced nonprofit executive with a track record leading large food-security or hunger-relief operations—comfortable managing multiple program streams, scaling logistics and distribution networks, and building coalitions across government, corporate, and community partners to drive systems change.
Hunger reliefFood rescueNutrition education
Melville, NYOn-siteExecutive leadership48 contacts$25 / hr
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Ffwd
Gives$13M/yr
VP, Marketplace Growth
Why you'd thrive here
Senior leader with experience scaling tech-enabled platforms or marketplaces at growth-stage startups or venture-backed nonprofits, comfortable balancing user acquisition, partner retention, and mission alignment in the social-impact sector.
tech nonprofitsAI for social impacteducation
RemoteRemoteExecutive leadershipPosted 3 days ago13 contacts$135K – $148K
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United Way of the Midlands
Gives$10M/yr
Chief Financial Officer
Why you'd thrive here
Finance leader with experience managing $20M+ operating budgets at mission-driven nonprofits, comfortable with both funder compliance reporting and navigating the operational complexity of multi-sector partnerships and community-based programs.
education / literacy / STEMhomelessness and housing stabilityhealthcare / dental and eye care (WellPartners)
Executive leadership67 contacts$120K – $124K
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Neighborhood Funders Group
Gives$9.9M/yr
Deputy Director
Why you'd thrive here
Senior philanthropic leader with experience managing multi-million-dollar racial and economic justice portfolios across regions, skilled at convening diverse funders and grantee networks, and comfortable with significant travel to deepen community relationships and funder alignment.
racial justiceeconomic justicegender justice
Remote with substantial cross-country travel (approximately 30% - 40% of the year); preferred base in Phoenix Metro Area, New York City, Washington, DC, Boston Metro Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, or Bay AreaRemoteExecutive leadershipPosted 35 days ago45 contacts$145K – $170K
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San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return
Gives$8.7M/yr
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Why you'd thrive here
Someone with 10+ years leading philanthropy at a community or regional foundation, deep roots in San Antonio's nonprofit ecosystem, and track record building trust-based grantmaking programs across arts, housing, health, and capacity-building initiatives.
Arts & CultureHousing & Community DevelopmentHealth & Wellness (including aging services)
San Antonio, TexasHybridExecutive leadership98 contacts$200K
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Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest Nj
Gives$8.7M/yr
Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Experienced Jewish communal leader or nonprofit executive with deep ties to regional Jewish institutions, skilled at stewarding multi-million-dollar federated philanthropy, managing diverse stakeholder relationships, and balancing local social services with national Jewish priorities.
Jewish educationIsrael & overseas supportCommunity social services
Scotch Plains, NJOn-siteExecutive leadershipPosted 97 days ago80 contacts$100K – $120K
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Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
Gives$6.2M/yr
Vice President for Development and Research
Why you'd thrive here
Executive leader with deep experience managing both a donor-advised-fund program and community-grants portfolio at a regional Jewish foundation, comfortable moving between individual philanthropic relationships and institutional grantmaking strategy.
Jewish community supportCommunity grantsDonor advised funds
West Hartford, CT, USAExecutive leadershipPosted 20 days ago38 contacts$130K
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Southern California Grantmakers
Gives$5.5M/yr
Chief Financial Officer
Why you'd thrive here
CFO with experience managing nonprofit or foundation finances at $5M+ scale, comfortable supporting both grantmaking operations and a membership-driven organization, and skilled at translating financial strategy for boards composed of independent philanthropists.
Philanthropy capacity-buildingPublic policy and advocacyChild welfare
Los Angeles, CAHybridExecutive leadership29 contacts$265K – $325K
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National Center for Family Philanthropy
Gives$5.0M/yr
Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Experienced nonprofit executive with a track record leading mission-driven organizations through growth and governance change; familiar with family philanthropy dynamics or capacity-building work; comfortable building boards and managing regional stakeholder relationships.
Family philanthropy education and capacity buildingGovernance and board developmentGrantmaking strategy and best practices
RemoteRemoteExecutive leadershipPosted 21 days ago52 contacts$100K – $120K
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March of Dimes
Gives$4.4M/yr
Executive Director, AZ
Why you'd thrive here
Executive leader with experience managing statewide health-equity initiatives or maternal-health programs, comfortable building partnerships across clinical systems, community organizations, and advocacy groups to advance birth outcomes and reduce maternal mortality.
prematurity / preterm birthmaternal mortality and morbiditymaternal and infant health equity
AzExecutive leadershipPosted 118 days ago41 contacts
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Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Gives$4.1M/yr
Vice President of Mission Services
Why you'd thrive here
Senior operations or program leader with experience scaling workforce-development or job-training services across multiple sites; comfortable managing nonprofit staff, budgets, and outcomes reporting while staying grounded in frontline delivery.
Job trainingAdult education (high school completion)Workforce development
Little Rock, ArkansasOn-siteExecutive leadership34 contacts$23 / hr
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Rural Community Assistance
Gives$3.9M/yr
Small Utility Consultant I (Job #362) (Remote - Alaska Preferred)
Why you'd thrive here
A utility-sector professional or engineer with experience advising small, under-resourced water or wastewater systems in rural or tribal settings, comfortable translating technical infrastructure challenges into actionable guidance for community leaders.
Rural community developmentIndigenous/tribal community supportWater, wastewater & solid waste
Remote - Alaska PreferredRemoteExecutive leadership27 contacts$76K – $84K
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Simmons Foundation
Gives$3.5M/yr
Vice President and Senior Scientific Officer, SFARI
Why you'd thrive here
Senior scientist with deep autism-research expertise and experience leading large, competitive grant portfolios at major research institutions; skilled at identifying and nurturing early-stage investigators across neurobiology, genetics, and computational modeling.
Recreation infrastructure and public pools in Routt County (e.g., Old Town Hot Springs)Land and water conservation / pond preservation in Yampa Valley (e.g., Save Casey's Pond)Agriculture preservation and rural community sustainability in Yampa Valley
160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYExecutive leadershipPosted 28 days ago5 contacts$275K – $350K
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Y & H Soda Foundation
Gives$3.3M/yr
President, The Y & H Soda Foundation
Why you'd thrive here
Experienced executive leader comfortable stewarding a concentrated portfolio of large, unrestricted grants to Northern California nonprofits; skilled at building deep relationships with few grantees and managing high-dollar capital or endowment decisions with minimal staff infrastructure.
Unrestricted/general operating support for nonprofitsCapital or endowment-style grants (large lump-sum awards)Likely regional (Northern California/Bay Area) philanthropic support
Moraga, CAOn-siteExecutive leadership6 contacts$280K – $320K
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Vail Valley Foundation
Gives$2.9M/yr
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | VVF Full Time | Year-Round
Why you'd thrive here
Finance executive with nonprofit foundation experience managing $3M+ budgets, comfortable with both compliance and strategic financial planning for a grantmaking operation serving local arts and education priorities.
Performing artsMusic & festivalsDance
Avon, COOn-siteExecutive leadership72 contacts$190K – $210K
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Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Gives$2.0M/yr
GMCW Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Leader with experience managing mission-driven performing arts or cultural organizations at $2M+ scale, comfortable balancing member services and advocacy work while stewarding a national field-facing nonprofit.
Performing arts presentingTouringProfessional development
Washington, D.C.Executive leadership37 contacts
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West Marin Fund
Gives$1.6M/yr
Executive Director
Why you'd thrive here
Nonprofit leader with deep roots in or strong commitment to coastal West Marin communities, experienced managing $2M+ grantmaking portfolios and building relationships with local housing, early childhood, and capacity-building organizations.
Housing (workers & affordable housing)Early childhood education and equityNonprofit capacity building / organizational effectiveness
Point Reyes Station, CaliforniaHybridExecutive leadershipPosted 190 days ago30 contacts$180 / hr
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Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation
Gives$1.6M/yr
Executive Director, Penn College Foundation
Why you'd thrive here
Leader with 10+ years in higher-education fundraising and institutional advancement, comfortable building donor relationships in a rural Pennsylvania community and managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio that balances major gifts, alumni engagement, and capital campaigns for a single technical college.
Institutional support for Pennsylvania College of Technology (unrestricted/program support)Facilities and capital support for a single local collegeStudent services and scholarships at a regional technical college
Executive leadershipPosted 99 days ago41 contacts
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Global Fishing Watch
Gives$1.3M/yr
Chief Impact Officer
Why you'd thrive here
Leader with operational experience scaling ocean-conservation or fisheries-management programs across multiple countries, comfortable building theory of change around transparency and data tools, and skilled at translating technical innovation into measurable conservation outcomes for diverse stakeholders.
fisheries managementmarine biodiversity conservationocean transparency and data
United States; United Kingdom; Costa Rica; Panama; SpainExecutive leadershipPosted 14 days ago21 contacts
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Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation
Gives$775K/yr
Executive Vice President/Chief Program Officer
Why you'd thrive here
A nonprofit executive with experience leading program operations and member services at a regional association, comfortable managing modest budgets while designing training curricula and technical assistance offerings for community-based organizations.
Capacity building for grantmakersTechnical assistance for community foundations (GIFT)Training and professional development
Warsaw, OhioOn-siteExecutive leadership24 contacts$160K – $180K
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Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Inc Dba Funders for Lgbtq Issues
Gives$650K/yr
Managing Director
Why you'd thrive here
Executive leader with deep roots in LGBTQ philanthropy or movement work, proven ability to manage a lean staff and multi-stakeholder board, and experience scaling funder networks or field-building initiatives in underresourced regions like the South.
LGBTQ rights and liberationTrans communities and trans-specific grantmakingLGBTQ organizations in the U.S. South
Concord, CaliforniaOn-siteExecutive leadershipPosted 7 days ago33 contacts$170K – $210K
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Foundation Executive jobs in philanthropy

Showing 30 of 65

Chief Technology Officer

VP, Head of Business Management (Research Programs & Partnerships)

Vice President, Finance & Administration

President & CEO

Executive Director, Emissions Market Accelerator

Executive Director

President/CEO

North Delta Community Foundation Hiring Part-Time Executive Director

VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS

Chief Programs and Network Officer

VP, Marketplace Growth

Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Director

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Executive Director

Vice President for Development and Research

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Director

Executive Director, AZ

Vice President of Mission Services

Small Utility Consultant I (Job #362) (Remote - Alaska Preferred)

Vice President and Senior Scientific Officer, SFARI

President, The Y & H Soda Foundation

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | VVF Full Time | Year-Round

GMCW Executive Director

Executive Director

Executive Director, Penn College Foundation

Chief Impact Officer

Executive Vice President/Chief Program Officer

Managing Director

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