Sally Cross

Sally Cross was appointed President & CEO of the Community Foundations in June of 2020. She first joined the Foundations in 2014 as Director of Planned Giving, and later as Vice President for Philanthropy. As CEO, she leads CFHV’s work to provide community and philanthropic leadership to inspire and celebrate local charitable giving and civic engagement. Working with dedicated volunteers, nonprofit and civic leaders, generous individuals, and others, she promotes philanthropic investments to build an equitable and inclusive Hudson Valley.

Her career as a nonprofit development professional includes leading SUNY New Paltz’s Foundation and Alumni Affairs, Portland State University’s College of Engineering, and Oregon Wild. She received her BA in Political Science and Economics from Columbia University’s Barnard College and a MPA in Nonprofit Leadership from Portland State University. Sally is a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and has been an adjunct professor in Bay Path University’s graduate program in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy. She currently serves on the board of the Hudson Valley Estate Planning Council and the Wallkill Valley Land Trust.