Summary

Maine Community Foundation (“MaineCF”) is building a better Maine – more equitable, vibrant, and prosperous – by bringing people and resources together. Through partnerships and broad community leadership based on shared values, our work supports positive individual and population-level change. Started with a $10 contribution in 1983, MaineCF now is the only statewide community foundation and second-largest foundation overall with assets of $800 million and growing. Our team of 50+ professional people – with relationships with local, nonprofit, and state leaders across all 16 Maine counties – gives MaineCF a unique ability to make community investments that make a difference for people across the state.

As we move into our fifth decade of work, we are mindful that the communities we serve are confronting myriad challenges and that people of color, people living in rural communities, and those with low incomes continue to lack access to necessary services. MaineCF is committed to addressing the big challenges facing Maine in collaboration with our donors, nonprofits, government leaders, and business partners.

MaineCF is looking for its next Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working alongside other members of the Management Team, the COO will design and oversee internal organizational processes and infrastructure. This foundation is imperative for MaineCF to continue to strengthen its partnerships throughout the state. The COO will provide internal strategy and leadership and manage a team of 11 individuals who work on grants and scholarships, information technology, human resources and facilities.

MaineCF employs a team of 54 staff who work from the main office in Ellsworth, a second office in Portland, and remotely throughout the state. We invest in our own people and processes to ensure we can help our neighbors thrive. By strengthening our operations and aligning the organization with the needs of Maine communities, MaineCF will be positioned to better serve the people of Maine. This is an exciting opportunity for a systems thinker who is energized and inspired by the opportunity to create the conditions for our team to do exceptional work and successfully advance our mission.

To Apply

More information about Maine Community Foundation may be found at: www.mainecf.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Emily McCarthy of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter, outlining your interest and qualifications, via NPAG’s candidate portal. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we anticipate interviews beginning in early March 2025.

Should you have questions, candidate nominations or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Emily McCarthy at emccarthy@npag.com.

Maine Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.