Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis seeks applicants for the position of President/CEO of Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis, Missouri and the CEO of its sister organization, Send Me St. Louis. This dynamic foundation, established in 1984, manages approximately $100 million in endowment funds for the benefit of health and human care efforts as well as community service programs and education offered by Lutheran congregations in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

Responsibilities include:

• directing the affairs and activities of the Foundation
• implementing the mission, goals, and objectives established by the 15-member Board of Directors
• developing and carrying out a cooperative outreach ministry on behalf of the Foundation’s 82 member congregations
• collaborating with grant makers in the St. Louis region
• communicating with prospective grantseekers submitting or planning to submit a grant application
• articulating the Foundation’s mission, purpose, vision, core belief, and goals to staff, MEMBER congregations, non-profits, and the public
• supervising and directing staff, contracted services, and consultants
• implementing Investment Committee recommended investment decisions and policies
• monitoring and reviewing money managers/custody services and fees
• preparing and managing the Foundation operating budget
• controlling and overseeing the organization and assets of Send Me St. Louis

Qualifications

• must be an active communicant member of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregation
• excellent leadership skills with the ability to convene and motivate and influence staff and diverse groups
• minimum of seven years organizational management experience with an understanding of budgeting, finances, and investments
• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with the Foundation Board of Directors; LCMS clergy and laity at the local, district, and synodical levels; social agencies; other faith communities; nonprofits; etc.
• excellent written and verbal communications
• minimum of Bachelor’s degree required

A complete Job Description can be found by clicking HERE.

Applications will be accepted now through July 31, 2024, with interviews planned for mid- to late-August. A complete application includes:

1. Thoughtful cover letter
2. Resume
3. Position Questionnaire

Applications should be submitted to info@lutheranfoundation.org, attention Emily A. Elam, Executive Search Committee Chair.

The current President/CEO will be retiring in spring 2025. This schedule allows the Foundation ample time to appoint a successor, who will work alongside the outgoing President/CEO through at least one cycle of the grant-making process. We believe this will ensure a smooth transition and allow a fully trained President/CEO to take the helm to lead Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis to the next level of service to the Church and Community.

Questions should be directed to info@lutheranfoundation.org