United Methodist Communities (UMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Sharp to the position of corporate director of philanthropy for United Methodist Communities Foundation, located in Neptune, NJ.
In this role, she will assume oversight and management of the United Methodist Communities Foundation. The Foundation staff will report directly to Ms. Sharp, who brings more than 13 years' experience in faith-based philanthropy.
A Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from the Lily School of Philanthropy at Indiana University in progress and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Indiana University complement certification as a Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
“I am pleased to join the United Methodist Communities Foundation and look forward to building relationships and broad support for the organization,” stated Ms. Sharp, a resident of Malvern, PA.
Prior to joining United Methodist Communities Foundation, Ms. Sharp served Sandy Cove Ministries as director of mission advancement. Her experience includes overseeing all phases of capital, major, annual and planned gift processes, expanding revenue, and managing special events.