The Foundation
Established in 1985, the United Methodist Communities Foundation supports the missional focus of the communities. Acting as an independent entity, the Foundation helps and enhances the mission, philosophy, and ministry of United Methodist Communities. It has its own Board of Trustees who govern, establish broad policies and objectives, and oversee financial resources to support the charitable mission of United Methodist Communities.
The Foundation conducts various fundraising initiatives including annual and deferred giving, donor cultivation and relationship building programs, special events, and various community engagement opportunities. These efforts help raise financial contributions for to support the charitable mission of the United Methodist Communities.
The Foundation Team
Gary Engelstad
Director of Transformational Opportunities
Phone: 732-922-9800 x2129
Email: gengelstad@umcommunities.org
Rebecca Roe
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Phone: 732-922-9800 x2128
Email: rroe@umcommunities.org
Rebecca Roe graduated from Muhlenberg College with a B.A. in History/Government interdisciplinary studies. After temping in the Foundation for several months, Rebecca officially joined the United Methodist Communities team in December 2013. She formerly handled administrative support, gift processing, reporting, and donor relations functions. In her current role, Rebecca manages organizational communications and appeals, solicitations, stewardship communications, and grants for the UMC Foundation. She especially enjoys learning about residents, family members, and associates’ experiences with UMC and sharing their unique and impactful stories.
Maria Kane
Marketing and Foundation Support Specialist
Phone: 732-731-2121
Email: mkane@umcommunities.org
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