Where did Dave Burton go to school?

Dave Burton studied at George Mason University – Costello College of Business (Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance); Harvard Kennedy School (Executive Education Certificate, Leadership Decision Making); University of Reading (Study Abroad).

Dave Burton

Investor

Director, Finance, Accounting, & IT Operations / Controller at Bezos Earth Fund

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Peter SpasovunlockedDave: together at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (2002–2005)

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Dave: together at Harvard Kennedy School

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About

Dave Burton is Director of Finance & Accounting and Controller at Bezos Earth Fund, where he also serves as a Board Member. He brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit finance and operations, with expertise in budgeting, internal controls, accounting, fundraising, and team management. His background includes strategic planning and work with senior leadership, board members, and donor relationships.

Experience

Bezos Earth FundDirector of Finance & Accounting/Controllercurrent2022 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
United Nations FoundationExecutive Director, Business Services, Budgets and Reporting, Finance2012 — 2022Washington DC
United Nations FoundationBudget Director, Finance2007 — 2011Washington DC
United Nations FoundationBudget Analyst, Finance2005 — 2007Washington D.C. Metro Area
Northrop Grumman Mission SystemsBudget Analyst2002 — 2005

Skills & more

AuditingBudgets10Strategic Planning1Analysis4Proposal Writing8Strategy4Internal ControlsFinanceProgram Management3Data Analysis2Public Speaking1Public Policy3

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ResearchFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementManagerial FinanceFundraisingRisk ManagementManagementTeam BuildingCollaborative Problem SolvingLeadershipSalesforce.comSocial Media

Humentum Operational Excellence Award - Emerging Leader — Humentum

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Colleagues at Bezos Earth Fund

Adrienne Schmoeker

Senior Program Officer at Bezos Earth Fund

Alex Paige

Program Associate, Energy & Innovation at Bezos Earth Fund

Alexa Kleysteuber

Associate Director, Materials and Manufacturing Innovation at Bezos Earth Fund

Ally Friedman

Program Officer, Energy and Industry at Bezos Earth Fund

Amanda Eichel

Director, Equitable Urban Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Andy Jarvis

Director of Future of Food at Bezos Earth Fund

Anna Hedlund

Program Engagement Manager at Bezos Earth Fund

Anne Joachim

Finance & Accounting at LEAD

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Burton?: Dave Burton is Director of Finance & Accounting and Controller at Bezos Earth Fund, where he also serves as a Board Member. He brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit finance and operations, with expertise in budgeting, internal controls, accounting, fundraising, and team management. His background includes strategic planning and work with senior leadership, board members, and donor relationships.
Where does Dave Burton work?: Dave Burton is Director, Finance, Accounting, & IT Operations / Controller at Bezos Earth Fund.
Where did Dave Burton go to school?: Dave Burton studied at George Mason University – Costello College of Business (Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance); Harvard Kennedy School (Executive Education Certificate, Leadership Decision Making); University of Reading (Study Abroad).

Same school

Also attended George Mason University – Costello College of Business11

Maria ScottVice President of Finance at Revolution Christopher S. JenkinsSr. Proxy and Stewardship Specialist at Sands Capital Ventures Jenna McMullinSenior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer at Lockheed Martin Ventures Kristyn JonesFormer Acting Undersecretary, U.S. Air Force at NEW VISTA CAPITAL Katie O'SheaDirector, Marketing at GreenGen Ventures Catalina Rodriguez HohmanChief Financial Officer at NESsT

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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School325

Jeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark Capital Mike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado Ventures Andrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean Investments Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean Investments Gayatri SarkarFounder and CEO at Advaita Capital Ms. BakkerManaging Director and Founder at Longitude Capital

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Also attended University of Reading91

Ziad Al-TunisiBoard of Directors (Chairman) at Nuwa Capital Tony CorbinGeneral Partner & Chief Financial Officer at White Star Capital Robert Whitby-SmithInvestor at AlbionVC Julie DaviesFund Accountant at Future Planet Capital Jordan OngInvestment Associate at Future Planet Capital Pierce PolakSenior Associate at Fuel Ventures

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Also attended Elon University26

James Robinson VAssociate at RRE Ventures Joseph DoughertyInvestor at Bull City Venture Partners Jay SidhuAssociate at Catalyst Investors Linda FinleyCEO Sleep Number at GATHER VENTURES Madison SowardsCommunity Marketing Manager at Suffolk Technologies Viviana StavrevaVice President at GP Bullhound

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Shared employers

Also worked at United Nations Foundation8

Haroon MokhtarzadaCEO Partner at Ardent Venture Anthony ObiJr., Senior Associate at Virginia Venture Partners Creel PriceInvestible Co-Founder and Greenhouse CEO at Investible Climate Tech Fund Evelin TóthSenior Research Associate at Bezos Earth Fund Stevie SmythDirectora general at SVX Mexico / Regenera Ventures Fund Ido LefflerVenture Partner at JAZZ Venture Partners

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Also worked at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems85

Peter SpasovCo-President at Marlin Equity Partners Jeff PetersPartner at Ibex Investors Dan KultranCo-Founder & CEO, Claros at Red Cell Incubation JJ AghaChief Information Security Officer & SVP, IT at Asymmetric Capital Partners Felix ShpilmanVenture Partner at Moses Capital Hrach SimonianAdvisor at Driven

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