Joshua Sledge

Joshua Sledge is the Chief Investment Officer at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, a position he has held since November 2023.12 He is an experienced leader with a passion for improving financial health and community well-being.1

Professional Background

Prior to his current role, Joshua held several positions that demonstrate his expertise in financial health and nonprofit innovation:

• Director of Impact Investment at Kalamazoo Community Foundation (April 2023 - November 2023)1
• Senior Director of Incubation at Filene Research Institute (November 2020 - March 2023)1
• Senior Director on the Program Team at Financial Health Network (May 2015 - November 2020)1
• Manager of Nonprofit Investments at Financial Health Network (July 2012 - May 2015)1
• Senior Investment Analyst at Prudential Capital Group (July 2005 - March 2009)1

Education

Joshua Sledge has a strong educational background in business and liberal arts:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (2003 - 2005)1
• Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Northwestern University (2009 - 2013)1

Expertise and Contributions

Joshua is recognized as a nationally known expert in several areas:

• Financial capability
• Nonprofit innovation
• Small-dollar credit1

He has a proven track record in designing and executing grant programs and innovation initiatives.1 In his current role as Chief Investment Officer, Joshua leads the Investment team at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, focusing on identifying opportunities to invest in community projects and organizations that promote equity and shared prosperity in Kalamazoo County.2

Community Involvement

Joshua has been actively involved with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation even before his employment there:

• Served on the Financial Investment Committee since 20192
• Currently serves on the board of directors for Communities In Schools Kalamazoo and GreenPath Financial Wellness2

This background showcases Joshua Sledge as a dedicated professional with extensive experience in financial health, community investment, and nonprofit leadership.