Work at Foundation Center

We make a difference in a different way: by empowering the entire social sector to work smarter. Join us and make an impact your way.

Why Work at Foundation Center?

Our Work Culture

We work in collaborative teams and employ a work ethic and spirit of fun commonly found in the tech sector. Headquartered in New York City, we employ approximately 140 people in New York, Atlanta, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Cultivating Talent

More than anything, today's Foundation Center relies on talent. Our vision is an ambitious one. But we know that when we make investments in our talent, it translates to more access and better knowledge for those working for social good around the world.

Current Positions

Visual Designer

Candid is looking for a visual designer who can design beautiful, easy-to-use web interfaces for complex search, data visualization, mobile, and prototypes. Work with a team of creative designers and developers on designs that help people get the information they need to do good.

User Experience Designer/Front-End Developer

Candid is looking for a UX Designer and Front-end developer who can create a user experience for complex search and data visualization websites and prototypes that are engaging and deliver clear information to the user. Work with a team of creative designers and developers on designs that help people get the information they need to do good.

Instructional Design Consultant

Candid is seeking a consultant to support our work in instructional design. This is a great opportunity for experts in adult education with experience and passion for nonprofit capacity building.

What We Offer

In addition to the talented staff, collaborative work environment, great location, and social activities, our benefits are pretty hard to beat.

Great Location

Our New York headquarters is located in the Financial District in a modern, open office with sweeping views of the harbor. And we have locations in San Francisco, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Cleveland.

Excellent Coverage

Our health coverage is a rich point of service plan with a leading insurer.  Our low co-pays are practically unheard of.  Plus, we provide life insurance and dental coverage.

Personal Leave

New employees accrue up to three full weeks of annual leave, which increases to five weeks in the fifth year of employment, plus eleven holidays and six sick days.

Retirement Plan

After you've worked with us for two years, we contribute to your retirement plan and require no employee matching – a rare benefit in today's economy.

Get to Know Us

TALENT SPOTLIGHT

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David Jacobs

Director of Data Management

David works with an experienced team of experts to gather, organize, and code the information in our vast database that is at the core of the Foundation Center’s work.

TALENT SPOTLIGHT

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Julieta Mendez

Director of Programs

Trainers, librarians, and others in our regional centers contribute to the exceptional quality of educational resources available at GrantSpace.