Join Our Team to Help Others and Our Community

A career at The Dayton Foundation means helping to build a better tomorrow for all. We pride ourselves in creating an open environment that embraces everyone’s diverse talents, skills and qualities. Join a passionate group of people who believe in helping people help others.

The Dayton Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. To apply for a position, please follow the instructions stated in the job posting.


  

Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Full-time Position: Director, Professional Advisor Relations
The Dayton Foundation is seeking a Director of Professional Advisor Relations to serve as a key ambassador while developing, growing and stewarding the Foundation's network of professional advisors, including attorneys, certified public accountants, bankers and financial advisors. 

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Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Full-time Position: Scholarship and Community Fund Associate
The Dayton Foundation is seeking a Scholarship and Community Fund Associate to administer scholarship and committee-advised fund processes, coordinate fund setup and grant cycles, process grants and provide assitance to scholarship fund holders, recipientss, volunteer committees and committee-advised fund groups. 

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Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Full-time Position: Vice President, Community Engagement
The Dayton Foundation is seeking a Vice President of Community Engagement to ensure the Foundation remains responsive to evolving community needs while advancing its mission and strategic priorities. 

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Benefit Choices

We offer employees comprehensive and competitive benefits.

  • Health,vision and/or dental coverage
  • Health Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Generous paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
  • 403(b) retirement plan and company match
  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Wellness options  

We Value All People

The Dayton Foundation respects and celebrates our entire community and its important role in creating a better tomorrow for all. 

Our Mission & Values

Founded in 1921, The Dayton Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the nation and the largest in the Greater Dayton region of Ohio, with more than 4,400 charitable funds that have awarded $1.5 billion in grants. 

We help you help othersSM through philanthropy and community leadership.

About The Dayton Foundation

Thanks to our more than 4,400 fund holders, The Dayton Foundation has awarded $1.5 billion in grants since 1921 to support nonprofit organizations that are strengthening our community and regions across the nation. Because of their trust in us, the Foundation is one of the most impactful community foundations in the nation.