Who We Are

John and Carrie Morgridge co-founded the Denver-based Morgridge Family Foundation (MFF) in 2008, after beginning their philanthropic journey more than a decade earlier. Through their grants, MFF invests in innovative leaders with the intention to improve systems and help nonprofits scale. More information is available on the Foundation’s website and annual report.

Job Description: Manager of Communications and Publishing

The Morgridge Family Foundation seeks a creative and energetic, Denver-based storyteller with excellent skills in written and verbal communication, content strategy, anticipating communications trends, and using (and learning to use) all available and appropriate tools to ensure appropriate visibility for the foundation. Prior experience in a nonprofit environment or philanthropic environment is preferred, but not required. This position is full-time, requiring physical presence at MFF’s office approximately 80 percent of the work week, and 100 percent when the CEO is in Denver on Foundation business.

The successful candidate is a proactive “one-man-band” (writer, webmaster, and creator of multi-media support) who will inherit the current communications program and help shape future needs. Our small-office environment welcomes a team player who is eager to assist with a variety of assignments at all levels, even if outside of the typical communications function. The candidate must be detail-oriented and consistently exhibit good judgment and integrity. Will report to the CEO of MFF.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Communications and Publishing is responsible for MFF’s communications framework, especially for creating and sharing stories that amplify the work of the Foundation. The individual will be fully engaged with MFF leaders, staff, and nonprofit partners in order to identify and prioritize stories of courageous individuals and organizations transforming their communities, and to determine which platforms are most appropriate for sharing those stories.

• Write and oversee/edit a wide range of inspiring and engaging content (blog posts, web copy, promotional materials, event collateral, remarks, etc.).

• Produce the Foundation’s bi-monthly newsletter (24 times/year) in collaboration with MFF leaders and team.

• Light graphic design, including production of digital assets, including slide presentations, one-pagers, social media and blog graphics, email newsletters, web pages, and more.

• Collaborate with leaders and the team to create and maintain the Foundation’s editorial calendar.

• Meet with the leaders of MFF’s nonprofit partners (at MFF’s office, on site visits, via online meetings, at events, etc.) to learn about their impact.

• Conduct interviews with MFF’s nonprofit partners to write and share their stories via appropriate channels.

• Guide and execute MFF’s social media strategy and posting (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook and other platforms as appropriate).

• Support on-line and in-person speaking engagements related to Courage Money: A Guide to Becoming a Venture Philanthropist by Carrie Morgridge.

• Provide communications support for MFF Publishing’s past and future projects.

• Monitor MFF’s general inbound email accounts and ensure timely and appropriate responses.

• Manage contractors as needed to support MFF’s creative needs.

• Work with MFF’s compliance vendor, Foundation Source, to organize and present impact data in MFF’s annual reports.

Competencies and Skills

• Experience using key communications tools (e.g., SquareSpace, Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interview subjects, connect their work to societal trends, and tell their stories persuasively in narrative journalistic style 

• Ability to adjust voice and tone across various use cases (speeches, blog posts, newsletter copy, promotional materials, ghost-written materials, etc.)

• Drive to think creatively and keep MFF’s communications program fresh and engaging

• Ability to work autonomously and also in close collaboration 

• Exceptional attention to grammar, style, editorial planning, meeting deadlines, and juggling many concurrent projects

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a small-team context

Requirements

• Physical presence at MFF’s office at 4242 East Amherst Ave., Denver approximately 80 percent of the work week, and 100 percent when the CEO is in Denver on Foundation business

• Occasional travel and evening work

• Position starts immediately

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary (range $80,000 to $95,000 depending on experience)

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, medical, vision and dental insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; and generous paid time off

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three recent writing samples (from the past year) representing a variety of styles and platforms to search@thinkmff.org. Apply by Nov. 10 for best consideration.

Start date in early January 2026.

The Morgridge Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.