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POSITION TITLE: Associate Vice President, Planned Giving and Endowments
DEPARTMENT: Total FRD Department
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Philanthropy
Full Time Position, Salary Range- $170-$190K
Hybrid work environment. Preference for candidates commutable to NYC or DC office.
The Jewish Federations of North America (“JFNA”) consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Planned Giving and Endowments is responsible for providing leadership over JFNA’s planned giving and endowment program, offering services and resources to a network of 141 Jewish Federations of varying scope and sophistication. This role seeks to raise the profile of planned giving as an important component of total financial resource development and will serve as a technical expert, giving direction, staying current on legislative and policy developments and disseminating information as appropriate. The Associate Vice President is expected to effectively articulate and demonstrate the value of endowment income to the system and the ROI in training major gift fundraisers about the role planned giving plays in securing short- and long-term philanthropic investment in our communities. The position places planned giving and endowments in a central, prominent and leadership role in creating, informing and promoting best practices to the field and across JFNA.
As a senior member of the FRD Department the AVP, PG&E will work closely with JFNA’s internal team and across departments throughout the organization to inform and catalyze national giving.
This position is also responsible for engaging lay leadership, field professionals and other key stakeholders in service of overall goals. This person is a key liaison for PG&E professionals in the system and consults with communities on an as needed basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: JFNA offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA), including a defined contribution plan, generous vacation policy, paid legal and Jewish holidays, life insurance, generous parental leave policies and flexible remote work practices. Our compensation philosophy strives to be externally competitive and internally fair. Additionally, we offer voluntary learning programs throughout the year in subjects of interest to our staff.
Salary range: $170,000 - $190,000
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Serena.Young@jewishfederations.org and Maia.Adler@jewishfederations.org.
FEDERATION APPLICANTS: JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and to identifying the best talent for the system. If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensure an appropriate timeline and communications strategy. We welcome initial confidential inquiries to learn more about the role; however, current Federation employees who move to a finalist round of interviews will be asked to communicate with the Federation about their candidacy.
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EXECUTIVE CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CEO of Hamilton Jewish Federation
The Hamilton Jewish Federation is seeking a passionate, dynamic, visionary professional who can lead it through its next stage of organizational development, building on the exceptional growth and creativity of the last 8 years.
The challenge of this opportunity is to continue to galvanize and leverage the full organizational and philanthropic potential of Hamilton’s Jewish community, in order to continue to inspire and strengthen all members of the community.
The challenge is also to sustain important partnerships and relationships with the broader Hamilton community including all relevant government bodies, faith-based and cultural organizations and law enforcement, in a post October 7 environment.
POSITION: Chief Executive Officer
ORGANIZATION: Hamilton Jewish Federation
LOCATION: Hamilton, Ontario
WEBSITE: www.jewishhamilton.org
THE ORGANIZATION & COMMUNITY
Hamilton is a vibrant Jewish community composed of 5300 members. As a smaller Jewish community, located in a bustling city of more than 650,000 people, Hamilton is booming with growth and development opportunities and an extremely high quality of life as residents enjoy world-class environment, healthcare and education.
The Hamilton Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center (JCC) now cohabit a new communal space, JHamilton, which also hosts many other Jewish local communal partners.
The Hamilton Jewish Federation, as the central Jewish communal organization in Hamilton, is committed to building a strong, vibrant and enduring Jewish community locally in Hamilton, in Israel and throughout the Jewish world. The Federation is guided by the Jewish values of Tzedaka, Klal Yisrael and Yisrael Arevim zeh l’zeh (The responsibility of each Jew for one another.)
This is an extremely important moment in the community’s history, as it continues on its growth trajectory, strengthening the impact and position of the Jewish community and representing the Jewish community’s interests and concerns in the broader Hamilton community.
THE POSITION:
The Hamilton Jewish Federation seeks a visionary, passionate leader to lead it through its next stage of growth, innovation and impact.
THE CEO:
The CEO serves as the chief professional officer and provides the overall leadership to, and management of, the organization.
This includes all aspects of financial resource development, organizational representation locally, nationally and internationally, community relations and advocacy, management of human and financial resources including the professional team, budgets and allocations, community programming and lay participation and governance.
The CEO will report to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors through the (lay) President. The CEO will oversee all staff.
The exciting challenge of this opportunity is to marshal the full organizational and philanthropic potential of Hamilton’s Jewish community, in order to inspire and strengthen all members of the community and to represent the Jewish community in the broader Hamilton community.
The scope and responsibility of the CEO include, but is not limited to the following:
Vision & Leadership
Financial Resource Development
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Board of Directors/Executive relations
Programs & Services
Internal Management & Operations
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
The CEO must be a passionate, strategic, energetic, visionary leader committed to all aspects of community development and to building the capacities and position of the Hamilton Jewish Federation.
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Work, Business or other related field.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Base salary range CAD 170K-190K plus excellent benefits package
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Chief Executive Officer – The Jewish Federation of Madison
The Jewish Federation of Madison
Mission: To inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life by fostering diverse opportunities to connect at every age and mobilizing our community in common purpose in Madison, Israel, and around the world.
Vision: A flourishing, engaged, inclusive Jewish community in a thriving world – today and always.
The Jewish Federation of Madison (JFM) serves as a central convener and backbone organization for Jewish life in Madison and Dane County. Through philanthropy, education, engagement, and community service, JFM strengthens Jewish identity, ensures care for the most vulnerable, fosters connections to Israel and global Jewry, and enriches the broader Madison community. JFM is part of a network of 140+ local Jewish Federations and 300+ independent communities across North America, united under the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), a cornerstone of Jewish life for generations, supporting communities locally and responding to needs worldwide. JFM raises approximately $950,000 through its annual campaign and manages an endowment of approximately $4 million.
JFM’s Board of Directors includes leaders who represent diverse generations and lived experiences who volunteer extensively across the Madison community and serve on nonprofit boards regionally and nationally. JFM owns a community building and a 154-acre campus that is home to Camp Shalom, including a 5,500-square-foot aquatic center open to the broader community.
For more than 70 years, Camp Shalom has been at the center of JFM’s offerings, serving 1,000 children each summer and employing approximately 170 seasonal staff from across the broader Madison community. A widely recognized community asset, Camp Shalom welcomes campers and families of all backgrounds and abilities. The camp is a source of deep pride, with significant potential to continue evolving and strengthening its impact.
Beyond camp, JFM’s youth engagement spans Gan HaYeled, a regionally recognized Jewish early childhood program that integrates research informed educational practice with Jewish values, reflecting a deep commitment to inclusion and strong community partnerships. Midrasha, a collaborative, city-wide weekly high school program, brings together teens from diverse backgrounds for meaningful Jewish learning and connection; and PJ Library events engage families across multiple stages of Jewish life.
The Madison Jewish community is strengthened by the annual presence of a shaliach, whose work enriches these programs and deepens connections to Israel. Madison is also home to three synagogues, an active community Chabad, Jewish Social Services, UW–Madison Hillel (one of the oldest and most active Hillels in the country), Chabad on campus, and a range of academic and cultural institutions. JFM also plays a central role in convening local Jewish professionals and clergy, fostering a collaborative, well-networked community grounded in partnership and shared purpose.
About Madison, WI
Madison is a uniquely livable and civically engaged capital city, surrounded by five lakes and known for its exceptional public schools, active neighborhoods, and deep culture of participation. Anchored by the University of Wisconsin - Madison, the city combines intellectual energy with a strong economy driven by education, healthcare, technology, and public service. Madison consistently ranks among the best places to live in the country, offering a rare blend of natural beauty, progressive civic life, family-friendly big city amenities, and a high quality of life that attracts people from around the world who want to lead, build, and belong. Madison is a growing city with a population of approximately 285,000 residents (700,000 in the metro area), including an estimated 5,000 Jews, plus over 5,000 Jewish students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dane County Regional Airport is located less than 8 miles from the city center and serves nearly 20 nonstop destinations from coast to coast.
The Opportunity
The Jewish Federation of Madison seeks a dynamic, visionary, and values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with volunteer leadership, the CEO will provide strategic, operational, and communal leadership to advance JFM’s mission, strengthen Jewish life in Madison, deepen philanthropic engagement, and ensure long-term organizational sustainability. The CEO will serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser and a visible ambassador for community relations and partnerships, representing and elevating the Jewish community of Madison.
Core CEO Competencies
The CEO Will
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy & Resource Development
Strategic & Community Leadership
Organizational & Operational Leadership
Qualifications
Compensation Package
Base Salary Range: 140,000-160,000
The Jewish Federation of Madison offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, medical and dental coverage, retirement contribution, FSA, Long Term Disability, and professional development opportunities.
The Jewish Federation of Madison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
About the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island (the “Alliance”) serves as the central hub of Jewish life in Rhode Island, enriching the quality of life for Jews locally, in Israel, and around the world. The Alliance fulfills this mission through philanthropy, planning, education and wellness opportunities, community relations, and volunteer recruitment and training. By bringing together service agencies, synagogues, and community organizations, the Alliance transforms Jewish tradition and values into action while addressing issues of shared concern across the community.
In 2011, Rhode Island’s Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Center, and Bureau of Jewish Education integrated into a single organization – the Alliance – creating a more unified, efficient, and impactful communal system by combining fundraising, programming, and operations. Jewish Seniors Agency and Jewish Family Services later merged forming Jewish Collaborative Services.
Today, the Alliance’s total giving is approximately $3.6 million. Housed within the Alliance’s JCC campus are a wide range of signature programs and services – including the Jewish Culture Festival which, brings in over 1,000 participants annually – the David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center, Summer J-Camp, the Eides Family J-Space after-school program, Kosher Senior Café, Jewish Life and Learning (including the community’s Israel Desk), and J-Fitness.
The Opportunity
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island seeks an energetic, visionary, and passionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with senior volunteer and lay leadership, the CEO will build upon the Alliance’s strong foundation of dedicated traditional donors while guiding the organization toward new opportunities for growth, engagement, and impact.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jewish communal life in Rhode Island—strengthening philanthropy, fostering innovation, cultivating leadership, and serving as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for the Jewish community.
The CEO will be responsible for developing and leading a professional staff of more than 100 full- and part-time employees, nurturing a committed cadre of volunteer leaders, and articulating and implementing a compelling vision that reflects Jewish values, community priorities, and long-term sustainability. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of a leader who approaches this role with humility, curiosity, and a commitment to listening and learning—particularly in the first year—balancing thoughtful pacing with forward momentum.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy & Resource Development
Strategic & Community Leadership
Organizational & Operational Leadership
Core CEO Competencies & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Compensation Package
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $250,000-$300,000
In addition to base compensation, the Alliance offers a robust set of benefits, including medical coverage, retirement support, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who We Are
Rooted in enduring Jewish values, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is a cornerstone of community and compassion, dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and secure Jewish future. For over 40 years, we have united donors, partner agencies, and leaders to care for the vulnerable, strengthen Jewish identity, and support the State of Israel. Whether locally or globally, we honor the Jewish past, enrich the present, and nurture the future, while ensuring every generation can connect, thrive, and live with dignity and purpose.
About the Role
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and relationship-focused Associate Vice President, Major Gifts to elevate our culture of philanthropy and deepen engagement with our most generous supporters. This is more than a fundraising role; it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jewish life by connecting passionate donors with meaningful, lasting impact.
As a key member of the Development Team, the AVP will serve as a frontline fundraiser responsible for stewarding and expanding a portfolio of current and prospective major donors, with a strong emphasis on acquiring new gifts of $10,000 and above. The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator and relationship builder with a deep passion for Jewish life and community, and a proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and closing significant gifts.
This position plays a critical role in advancing the Federation’s Annual Campaign and other philanthropic priorities by strengthening donor relationships, expanding the major gifts pipeline, and helping to grow a dynamic, values-driven culture of philanthropy within the community.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Portfolio Management
Strategic Growth & Pipeline Development
Events & Donor Engagement
Collaboration & Reporting
Thrive Here If You Have
Why You Should Work Here
We believe meaningful work begins in a supportive, mission-driven environment. When you join the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, you become part of a collaborative team committed to making a real and lasting difference. You’ll enjoy:
Help us grow a philanthropic community that transforms Jewish life now and for generations to come.
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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POSITION: SENIOR TAX POLICY COUNSEL
LOCATION:
JFNA’s Washington, D.C. Office
SALARY RANGE:
$150k-$160K
REPORTS TO:
Managing Director of Public Policy
JFNA OVERVIEW:
The Jewish Federations of North America ("JFNA") consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.
Additionally, over the past decade, JFNA has maintained a position of leadership on domestic public policy and funding issues that impact local Federations and their communities. Notably, JFNA’s Washington D.C. office has developed significant expertise regarding the tax-exempt status of our charitable network and influencing policies that drive federal funding to specific communal needs. This position will provide expertise in the legal arena around government affairs, tax, and nonprofit policy.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is part of JFNA’s Government Affairs team, advancing priorities that strengthen Jewish communities by securing nonprofit security funding; combating antisemitism; addressing economic vulnerability through healthcare, support for Holocaust survivors, older adults, and people with disabilities; promoting justice; and protecting charitable giving incentives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Preferred:
Federation Applicants:
JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and to identifying the best talent for the system. If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensure an appropriate timeline and communications strategy. We welcome initial confidential inquiries to learn more about the role; however, current Federation employees who move to a finalist round of interviews will be asked to communicate with the Federation about their candidacy.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, JFNA celebrates and welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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What is JFNA?
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.
What Is This Common Application Form?
Thank you for your interest in a professional role in a Jewish Federation! This general application form will enable our JFNA Talent Team to capture your interests and needs in order to keep you in mind for future opportunities as they arise across the Jewish Federation system. Thank you in advance for sharing a bit more about your professional journey and aspirations for your next career steps!
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