Catholic Foundation of WM selects Teresa Reid as new executive director

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan's board of trustees has appointed Teresa Reid as its new executive director.

She replaces former director Greg Deja, who left in January to become president of Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. Reid has served as the gift planning officer for the Catholic Foundation since April 2023, and has 17 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.

More details from a Diocese of Grand Rapids news release:

“Teresa’s knowledge of effective development best practices in the nonprofit sector has greatly enhanced our efforts at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan over the past two years,” said Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids and trustee of the Catholic Foundation. “I am confident that her continued leadership will guide the Foundation toward new opportunities and strengthen its impact as the Foundation celebrates its 30th year.”

In her role as executive director, Reid will steward the Foundation’s more than $132 million in assets to impact the lives of others and enrich faith experiences. She will also engage donors and Catholic organizations to grow new generosity.

“I am honored to step into the role of executive director at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. The Foundation’s mission is not just a professional pursuit for me, but a deeply personal one,” said Reid. “I am fully dedicated to nurturing its growth and influence within our community. As I look to the future, I am excited to continue the strong legacy of faith and generosity that has shaped the Foundation and to ensure its enduring impact for future generations.”

Reid steps into the executive director position immediately. She can be reached at treid@cfwmi.org.

The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is a charitable organization established to serve the Catholic community by promoting Christian philanthropy. As a community foundation serving West Michigan Catholics, the Foundation offers donors highly effective investment vehicles for their charitable resources, the finest professional stewardship of those funds, optimal tax benefits, and a program of generous and responsible giving to the community that creates meaningful and lasting legacies. The Foundation was created in 1995.

The Diocese of Grand Rapids serves more than 175,114 Catholics, 80 parishes and 31 schools in an 11-county area of West Michigan. For additional information visit our website grdiocese.org. Connect with the diocese on Facebook (Diocese of Grand Rapids), Twitter (@GRDiocese), and Instagram (@GRDiocese).

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