Summary

The Weingart Foundation (Foundation) is innovating philanthropy by building the capacity of communities to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Since its founding, the Foundation has provided over $1 billion in grants and loans and built a strong network of partners across the five Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura.

As the field of philanthropy continues to evolve, the Weingart Foundation has been building incredible momentum and delivering critical successes in advancing bold strategies to align 100% of their assets to mission. As a result, the Foundation has advanced, evolved, and innovated their business model and tools available for impact. To support their continued work in strengthening communities and transforming systems, the Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for Chief Financial and Investment Officer (CFIO). This seasoned CFIO will have functional oversight in the areas of finance, investments, and grants management. They will also serve as a strategic thought partner to the President & CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors, and lead the continued evolution of the financial and investment priorities, structures, and tools of the organization. They will provide critical financial perspective and strategy to strengthen the Foundation’s financial position, steward the advancement of the organization’s commitment to bold and creative deployment of philanthropic resources, and support the organization’s development of their financial literacy to align strategy with mission.

The CFIO will report to the President & CEO, and they will supervise a team including the Controller and Director of Program Investments. The Weingart Foundation seeks mission and values-aligned candidates who are seasoned nonprofit finance professionals with experience guiding mission and program related investments. They must have demonstrated abilities to navigate ambiguity, lead collaboratively, and creatively solve complex financial challenges with a small but mighty team. The ideal candidate will bring insight, wisdom, and experiences – both lived and professional – to their work shaping and innovating the financial and investment strategies of a mission-driven organization redefining the role of philanthropy in advancing justice.

To Apply

More information about the Weingart Foundation may be found at: www.weingartfnd.org.

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The Weingart Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.