Chief Executive Officer
Community Memorial Foundation
Hinsdale, IL - United States
Community Memorial Foundation (CMF) seeks a visionary, community-minded, servant leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) This individual will lead a mission-driven grantmaking foundation dedicated to measurably improving the health and well-being of those living in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the incoming CEO will lead the development of a new strategic plan and partner with the Board and staff to set organizational goals for the coming years to continue to grow and expand CMF’s impact. With an excellent leadership team in place, the CEO will inspire and guide them to ensure ongoing success, while overseeing a grantmaking foundation with multiple programs, working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including grantees, staff, board members, local funders, community partner agencies, government officials, and community leaders. Key responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing current services, working with the community to identify key areas for impact, providing sound financial stewardship of the foundation’s resources, and ensuring the organization operates efficiently and fiscally responsibly.
Established in 1995 following the sale of the nonprofit La Grange Memorial Hospital, Community Memorial Foundation serves 27 communities across western Cook and southeastern DuPage counties. CMF has awarded nearly $93 million to nonprofit organizations, supporting direct services and organizational development. Through responsive grantmaking and capacity-building initiatives, the Foundation ensures nonprofits have the resources and infrastructure to deliver effective, sustainable services. With current assets exceeding $100 million and a dedicated six-person staff, CMF partners with community organizations, funding partners, healthcare providers, and local leaders to drive transformational impact—working toward the vision that, together with the community, the Foundation will transform the region into the healthiest in the country. This opportunity arises due to the planned retirement of CEO Greg DiDomenico, who has played a pivotal role in advancing CMF’s impact.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to CMF’s mission and a passion for serving others. They must be an adaptable, action-oriented leader, comfortable as the public face of the organization while inspiring and engaging the team of dedicated staff. The dynamic environment requires flexibility and adaptability, with the highest integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness standards. This role is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about philanthropy and working in partnership to measurably improve the health of those who live and work in the western suburbs of Chicago. Familiarity with the region is desired but not required.
WittKieffer is assisting Community Memorial Foundation with this search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a résumé and a letter of interest. Applications should be submitted by clicking the buttons below or via email to WittKieffer consultants Adriane Willig, Ashley Buderus and Roxana Woudstra at: [email protected]