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President and Chief Executive Officer

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) is committed to increasing equity and opportunity so that all who live in its region have access to a satisfying quality of life. CFWM, a catalyst for positive change, encourages philanthropy; assesses and responds to emerging and changing needs; serves as a resource and coordinator for charitable activities, and promotes efficiency in the management of charitable funds to solve problems and contribute to the common good. Working across three counties (urban and rural), the Foundation harnesses the energy of its stakeholders to realize its mission of shared prosperity, social equity, and cultural richness.

The Opportunity

The Foundation seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic vision to advance equity throughout the region, empower and lead the internal Foundation team, support and guide the work of the Trustees, and steward existing relationships with donors and community partners, while nurturing relationships with new external stakeholders. With $250 million in assets across a range of fund types, solid financial underpinnings, and dedicated Trustees and professional staff, the Foundation is well positioned for its next phase of leadership and for an even greater impact on the communities it serves.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to continue the Foundation’s growth trajectory toward the fulfillment of its mission. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of collaborative, transparent, and flexible leadership and an understanding of equitable philanthropic practices, including listening to community voices. They will have demonstrated success in expanding an organization’s awareness, reach, and impact to garner financial support, partnerships, and energy for its mission.

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    Josh Maker brings to Lindauer and its clients significant global philanthropic consulting and project management experience in the nonprofit sector.

    Prior to joining Lindauer, Josh played a key role in advancing alumni and donor engagement at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He partnered with institutional leaders and volunteer committees to design and deliver flagship reunion programs that strengthened the School’s philanthropic pipeline and deepened alumni commitment.

    Josh also spent several years at Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A) where he served in multiple roles. As the Executive Director of Consulting Resources, Josh was a member of the firm’s senior leadership council and led a team in Chicago of 10 professionals in delivering client reports, presentations, and trainings. As the Chief of Staff to the President, he worked in close partnership with GG+A’s President and senior leadership to deliver on the firm’s strategic initiatives, as well as supporting the President in all of her client engagements. In the role of Senior Project Manager at GG+A, Josh managed upwards of 20 client projects at a time, ranging in sectors from arts and culture, academic medicine and healthcare, higher education, independent schools, to voluntary sectors.

    Josh has partnered with a number of clients including; Art Institute of Chicago, Brooklyn Law School, Carnegie Mellon University, Cancer Research UK, Charlotte Country Day School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Drexel University, Esade Business School (Barcelona), Fuller Theological Seminary, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Philadelphia Museum of Art, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Sidwell Friends School, Tate, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, University of Queensland, and the University of Toronto.

    Josh holds a Master of Arts in Cultural and Creative Industries from King’s College London, and Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Kent State University.

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