Executive Director

published 2/5/2019

The Minnesota United Methodist Foundation (MUMF) is seeking applicants for the position of executive director for the Foundation.

The Minnesota United Methodist Foundation provides ministry and services to local churches through management of assets for conference churches, boards and agencies; various grants including ministerial education grants, senior ministries and students through the “Dollars for Scholars” grant program; stewardship initiatives to inform and actively teach and model stewardship education and practice for edification of local churches, boards and agencies and other affiliated groups within the annual conference.

The applicant will be a United Methodist, or acquainted with United Methodist polity and organizational structure. The applicant will be thoroughly committed to the MUMF mission. All candidates should have leadership and relationship management experience and a proven track-record in investment management, fund raising and development. Desirable qualifications and previous experience include:

Fund Development and Legacy Giving experience, with the ability to engage a wide range of donor prospects
All aspects of investment management
Experience in non-profit management with the ability develop effective teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage budgets
Experience in working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate significant board member relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills

An essential requirement is the ability to travel throughout Minnesota, visiting local churches, pastors and lay leader; cultivating major donor prospects, and conducting clergy and lay stewardship seminars.
The position is full-time, beginning July 1, 2019. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Info:
A letter of application, current resume, names and contact information for three references can be sent to:

John Stull, Chair, MUMF Personnel Committee

JStull@deskmedia.com

1291 E, Woodley Street

Northfield, MN 55057

Website: http://mnumf.org/