Scola resigns, past Chairman Ruff named Interim Executive Director of CCF


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:07 PM MDT


Phoenix, Arizona- John A. Scola resigned as President of the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) to accept a position as Executive Director of Development at the Catholic Diocese of Orange in California. John served as President for the past 7 years.


Donald E. Ruff has been named CCF Interim Executive Director effective July 18, 2006 until a permanent replacement is found. Don served on the CCF Board for 8 years as well as Chairman from 2000-2002. He is a retired Executive Officer of BankOne (now JP Morgan Chase) and brings a wealth of experience to the foundation including a 25 year history of involvement with non-profit organizations throughout the Phoenix community. He has held several board positions with various foundations, 13 in the capacity of president/chair. He and his wife are parishioners at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Scottsdale.

"On behalf of the CCF Board, we are sad that John Scola has left his position at the CCF here in Arizona," said Andy Groseta, CCF Chairman. "However, we are extremely excited to have Mr. Don Ruff agree to serve as the CCF Interim Executive Director."

A search committee has been formed by the board and applications for the permanent position of President and CEO may be sent to the Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. To inquire, please call 602-354-2400.

The Catholic Community Foundation was founded in 1983 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated "to carry on the work of Christ by fostering philanthropy." CCF provides permanent endowment and memorial funds for donors interested in furthering Catholic education, communication and Christian formation in the Diocese of Phoenix. The foundation specializes in endowment and grant fund management, as well as estate planning for the Catholic community.

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