Texas Methodist Foundation Names Rich Coffey As Director of Impact Growth

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Methodist Foundation announces Rich Coffey as director of investor relations and impact growth. With over 20 years of experience in organizational growth, business strategy, operations, and financial management, Coffey will advance Texas Methodist Foundation's and Wesleyan Impact Partners’ vision of empowering the church’s mission through a cycle of generosity that provides investors competitive returns* and funds loans, gift planning services, and learning and innovation cohorts and experiences for leaders, churches, and nonprofit ministries doing the loving work of Christ in the world.

Coffey has held leadership roles at large national corporations and mid-sized companies across various industries, including legal services, real estate, and advertising, working closely with C-suite executives to enhance impact and optimize operations. Most recently, he founded the Coffey Advisory Group, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations develop strategic growth initiatives and implement scalable best practices.

“This is an extraordinary moment for the church and its ministries,” said Coffey. “I look forward to building relationships that help strengthen churches and nonprofit ministries as they live into their calling to transform communities to meet the needs of generations to come.”

Coffey holds a finance degree from Trinity University, where he was a two-sport athlete in football and track, and an MBA in operations from St. Edward’s University. He has also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management.

“Rich brings not only exceptional management experience but also a deep commitment to the transformative work of the church,” said Rev. Lisa Greenwood, President & CEO of Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners. “With Rich’s leadership, we will continue to grow our impact through investing in churches and communities across the country and helping to resource innovation and flourishing ministries.”

About Texas Methodist Foundation 
Texas Methodist Foundation is a ministry partner to the church, the body of Christ, helping bring about the loving world God imagines through cultures of purpose, generosity, and courage. Founded in 1938, Texas Methodist Foundation helps strengthen churches and nonprofit ministries through Impact Certificate and market-based investments, loans, gift planning, endowment services, and grants. Texas Methodist Foundation's leadership ministry, which began in 2002, is known nationally as a convener and conversation partner on the future of the church, courageous leadership, and innovation across the spiritual landscape. Texas Methodist Foundation serves organizations throughout Texas and New Mexico. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization is led by President & CEO Rev. Lisa Greenwood, who is also President & CEO of Wesleyan Impact Partners. To learn more, visit texasmethodistfoundation.org