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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: August 31, 2026
Fellowship now open: Del Mar Encore Fellow – We Care Arts
The Del Mar Encore Fellow will provide strategic leadership and capacity support to expand Art Can Work, an adaptive workforce-readiness arts initiative.

Download the fellowship description and application instructions »

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.