About the Organization
Burton D. Morgan Foundation is a private foundation based in Northeast Ohio dedicated to advancing the principles of free enterprise and entrepreneurship. Established in 1967 by the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist Burt Morgan, the Foundation’s mission is to strengthen free enterprise by investing in people and entities that embody the entrepreneurial spirit.
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) reports to the CEO and is responsible for directing operational and administrative activities of the Foundation including strategy, human resources, information technology, office administration, and financial and accounting activities of the Foundation, which includes investment management oversight, investment policy development and compliance, and asset allocation. The CFOO directly supervises the Director of Communications & Grants Management and the Office Manager & Bookkeeper, works internally with all team members to ensure the operational and administrative activities of the Foundation are implemented and works externally with the banking institutions, custodian, investment consultant and money managers. The CFOO is a pivotal member of the team, contributing to idea generation, strategic thinking and execution, organizational networking, and collaborative team dynamics.
Applicants should apply via email to [email protected] using the subject line “Chief Financial and Operating Officer.” Please include your name and contact information on any attachments. Application packages should include: (1) a brief letter of introduction sharing who you are, why you are interested in this role, and why you are passionate about our mission; and (2) a resume, including a description of relevant and concrete work you have done that would support your success on the team.
Applications are due on November 10, 2025. The position would ideally start in January 2026.
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