Executive Director - United Methodist Foundation, California-Nevada Conference

The California-Nevada United Methodist Foundation is actively recruiting for a proven nonprofit leader with at least five years of progressive leadership experience. The Executive Director serves as the main representative of the California-Nevada United Methodist Foundation and must be a relationship-based leader, experienced in working with ethnically and culturally diverse congregations, comfortable in public speaking, and have an understanding of The United Methodist church.

The West Sacramento-based position will manage the $70+ million investment portfolio as well as lead the Foundation in Legacy Giving and Endowment Development education. The Executive Director will be responsible for representing the Foundation in its Conference relationships and guiding the Foundation in all aspects of its operations.

The Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.

The Executive Director will report to the Foundation’s Board of Directors and will work closely with the board in developing and implementing a dynamic vision of future service, and by building on the Foundation’s reputation as a responsive and trusted partner.

Encouraging generosity since 1964, The California-Nevada United Methodist Foundation serves individuals, local church congregations, and California-Nevada Annual Conference agencies through:

• Professional, socially responsible investment of endowment and other funds for local churches and church agencies
• Legacy giving education and guidance for congregations and individuals
• Endowment development assistance
• Comprehensive trust management, including charitable remainder trusts and other legacy gifts in which the ultimate beneficiaries are United Methodist churches, our Annual Conference, other United Methodist agencies and related causes.
• A Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree preferred. Proven success in non-profit or for-profit leadership roles is essential with established skills in institutional financial management, fund development, organizational governance, and public relations highly beneficial.

For a detailed job description and additional information visit www.canvumf.org or call 888-789-7374.

Applicants may send an introduction letter with a current resume and salary history by Aug. 1, 2019 to Angela Slaton via email, angelas@canvumf.org, or mail to California-Nevada United Methodist Foundation, 1350 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691.