Experienced leader brings relationship development and financial expertise to empower the church’s mission for the long term
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wesleyan Impact Partners 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 Wesleyan Impact Partners’ and Texas Methodist Foundation’s 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 Wesleyan Impact Partners and Texas Methodist Foundation. “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 Wesleyan Impact Partners
Wesleyan Impact Partners is a national nonprofit fueled by impact investors, borrowers, and donors who invest in ministries and innovative leaders courageously doing God’s work, empowering a cycle of generosity and helping bring about thriving congregations and flourishing communities. Throughout its 55-plus-year history, Wesleyan Impact Partners has made thousands of loans empowering churches across the United States to pursue their God-sized dreams while also lifting up the work of courageous spiritual entrepreneurs across the Wesleyan Ecosystem through the nationally recognized Locke Innovative Leader Award and its thought leadership in the Igniting Imagination® podcast. Our work is made possible through partnerships across the country with impact-focused investors, donors, and Methodist foundations. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization is led by President & CEO Rev. Lisa Greenwood, who is also President & CEO of Texas Methodist Foundation. To learn more, visit https://wesleyanimpactpartners.org.
*Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Rates subject to change. The Wesleyan Impact Partners securities are unsecured debt securities subject to terms, conditions and risks described in our Offering Circular, including risk of possible loss of the amount invested. Payment is dependent on Wesleyan Impact Partners’ financial condition at the time payment is due. This is not an offer to sell you our securities and we are not soliciting you to buy our securities. The offering is made solely by the Offering Circular and only in states where authorized. Before investing, you should read our Offering Circular. Not FDIC or SIPC insured. Not a bank deposit. Not guaranteed by any denomination.
**Rich Coffey is not yet registered in those states requiring agent registration for the sale of Impact Certificates.
Contacts
Janet M. Mitchell
Chief Marketing Officer, Wesleyan Impact Partners
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512-583-1942
800-933-5502
