Why The Cleveland Foundation
FY2023 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedPartners with donors to build community endowments and awards grants that support education, economic development, arts, and vital neighborhood services in Greater Cleveland.
- The Cleveland Foundation is a grantmaking organization. Approximately half of the grants authorized in 2023 were directed by the board toward strategic initiatives and community responsive requests that address vital community needs in greater Cleveland and responded to emerging charitable…$166.7M spent in FY2023
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription About Us The Cleveland Foundation, established in 1914 as the world’s first community foundation, continues to shape the future of place-based philanthropy more than a century later. With $4.2 billion in assets and a legacy of bold leadership, we are driven by a commitment to improve the lives of everyone who calls Greater Cleveland home, today and for generations to come. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that blends history-making impact with forward-looking innovation. Our vision is a vibrant Northeast Ohio where no Clevelander is left behind.
Every team member plays a key role in advancing this vision by tackling Cleveland’s most critical issues, championing opportunities for all, and helping unlock the full potential of our region. Our headquarters in the heart of MidTown places us at the center of a historic neighborhood and growing district, surrounded by partners, community leaders and residents who are reimagining what’s possible for our city. Here, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment designed to spark creativity, deepen relationships, and accelerate change. At the Cleveland Foundation, you can be part of building a stronger future for every Clevelander.
About You You are passionate about making a difference in your community and excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. You thrive when working collaboratively with diverse groups to solve complex challenges, and you have a proven ability to lead with integrity, foster inclusiveness, and innovate under pressure. You bring a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to equity to everything you do, always ensuring your work drives social impact and results in tangible, positive outcomes. Your best results come from thinking strategically while staying grounded in practical, results-oriented action.
You analyze business trends and integrate insights to inform decision-making, identifying long-term opportunities and developing plans to seize them. As an excellent communicator and trusted partner, you can listen actively, seek to understand different perspectives, and apply innovative ideas to drive change. You possess a growth mindset, excel in team dynamics, and have a track record of applying entrepreneurial spirit to problem-solving, all while upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer, Immediate Impact and Grantmaking plays a key role in strengthening the Foundation's grantmaking practice by bringing rigor, analysis, and clarity to grantmaking decisions. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of grants, supporting day-to-day grantmaking processes, conducting due diligence, monitoring grant performance, and coordinating with colleagues across Grantmaking, Philanthropy, Finance, and other departments to advance effective grantmaking. Reporting to the Vice President, Grantmaking, the Senior Program Officer serves as a trusted thought partner…
About The Cleveland Foundation
From its Form 990- Budget $302.8M · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
- Staff 100 · founded 1914
- Pays its leaders $178K–$524K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 5 · Jobs at The Cleveland Foundation · Full 990 report