Summary

Cumberland Community Foundation seeks a President/CEO to lead a respected philanthropic institution at a defining moment in its history. The next leader will help steward permanent charitable resources created to serve Cumberland County in perpetuity. Equally important, the new President/CEO will inherit decades of public trust and deeply personal donor relationships.

Description

President/CEO
Reporting to the Board of Directors
Fayetteville, NC

Executive Summary

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. (CCF)'s mission is “Giving together to enhance the quality and spirit of community life.” CCF helps donors create charitable funds and supports the nonprofit community. Through grants and scholarships, CCF turns generosity into opportunity across Cumberland County. More than 75 percent of its assets are endowed, allowing gifts made today to respond to community needs far into the future.

To learn more about CCF, please click here.

The President/CEO will oversee more than $174 million in assets while knowing donors as individuals. The leader will work with an engaged board and a highly capable staff, then carry CCF's mission into conversations throughout the county. This is executive leadership grounded in both fiduciary rigor and human connection.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President/CEO leads Cumberland Community Foundation as its chief executive, principal ambassador, and foremost relationship builder. The executive will advance a compelling vision for CCF's future while protecting the fiduciary discipline and donor trust on which the Foundation was built.

CCF offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position annually is between $225,000 and $260,000 and will be commensurable with experience.

Kittleman & Associates is leading this search on behalf of the Board of Directors of CCF.

If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for CCF's purpose, mission, core values, and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. To apply through our online portal, please click [here].

For best consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, November 20, 2026.

Compensation $225,000–$260,000

To apply, visit: https://www.kittlemansearch.com/opportunities/president-ceo-cumberland-community-foundation-inc

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