Now Accepting Applications for Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Burton D. Morgan Foundation will accept applications for Chief Financial and Operating Officer through November 10, with an anticipated start date in January 2026. As reported last week, Denise Griggs, Morgan Foundation's current Vice President & CFO, will retire in 2027. Denise will stay on part-time throughout 2026 to onboard and train the new team member.
Description of Position: The 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.