Marc Moorghen serves as Vice President of Marketing Communications at Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. In this role, Marc creates strategies that connect donors with bold solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems, including racial inequity, gender inequality, economic opportunity, and climate change. Lever for Change has driven over $2.2 billion in grants and provided support to more than 500 organizations to date.
Before joining Lever for Change, Marc founded and ran On Message Communications, a strategic communications consulting firm. He specialized in helping clients build strong brands, forge influential partnerships, and stand out in a crowded marketplace. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a trusted advisor to leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact.
From 2010 to 2017, Marc headed the communications and marketing efforts at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, a $2.5 billion private family foundation established by the founder of Hilton Hotels. During his tenure, Marc played a significant role in expanding the foundation’s team and increasing its annual giving. He was instrumental in developing the foundation’s voice at a regional, national, and global level.
Prior to leading the communications team at the Hilton Foundation, Marc managed daily operations of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
Over a span of more than two decades, Marc’s career has included roles in communications, education, and events management across Europe, Asia, and the United States, providing him with a global perspective that informs his approach to strategy design and audience activation.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Contemporary European Studies from Southampton University in the U.K. and a Master of European Studies from the University of Leuven in Belgium. He also earned a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Marc is an active member of the Communications Network, a professional network of foundation and nonprofit leaders dedicated to strategic communications for good. Previously, he served as a board member of Invisible People, a nonprofit organization that educates the public about homelessness through storytelling, educational resources, and advocacy.
