Welcoming: We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, socioeconomic status, and Jewish affiliations.
Engaging: We offer Jewish experiences, community, and connections for all ages and life stages.
Educating: We strengthen Jewish values and beliefs through education, volunteerism, leadership development, fighting antisemitism, advocacy, and support for worldwide Jewry and Israel.
Preserving: We preserve and promote the continuity of Jewish history, culture, and community for future generations to come.
Caring: We care for families, individuals, and our community members facing barriers, hardship, and isolation.
Giving: We encourage a culture of philanthropy to steward community resources and allocate them to community needs.
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- Strategic Leadership & Vision Development
- Aligns Organizational, Operational, & Supervisory Cultures
- Strong Philanthropic Track Record (Individual & Institutional Funding)
- Proven Results in Community Relations & Partnership Building
- Executive Level Communication Skills
- Facilitates Trust-Based Partnerships Among Diverse Constituents
- Demonstrates Sophisticated Understanding of & Commitment to the Jewish People & Israel
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to monitor and present on organizational sustainability
- Articulate and build consensus around a compelling and relevant community vision
- Bring industry knowledge, fundraising expertise, financial acumen, and business savvy
- Foster an environment of collaborative planning, resource generation, and highquality program delivery
- Hold significant responsibility for stewarding and soliciting major donors
- Manage the senior professional team and lay/professional relationships
- Nurture community partnerships
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a long-term strategic vision, fostering innovation and positive communal change
- Partner with lay and professional stakeholders to create a welcoming home to serve and support the entire Greater Raleigh Jewish community
- Serve as a public face of the local Jewish community and the broader civic landscape
- Grow strategic community partnerships, including with elected and government officials, highlighting issues of concern to the Jewish people locally and globally
- Lead the design of new initiatives to meet strategic objectives, constantly evaluating existing programs for greatest potential impact
- Engage younger generations and those new to the area, creating pathways for involvement and leadership in the Jewish community
- Actively support and engage with volunteers, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration across the Federation’s network
- Hold responsibility for a significant portfolio of major current and prospective donors, including direct involvement in major gift solicitations and grant seeking
- Partner with lay leaders in executing fundraising activities and special campaign efforts
- Develop and refine cases for support, impact reports, and custom donor materials; spearhead the creation of additional methods to communicate the Federation’s impact
- Review and approve grant proposals, ensuring all reporting requirements are met
- Supervise and champion the professional growth and effectiveness of Federation staff
- Serve as a mentor, guiding senior team members in goals setting and progress monitoring in alignment with organizational priorities
- Play a key role in developing the annual operating budget, ensuring compliance
- Set annual and quarterly organizational goals, provide structured progress updates, and adjust as needed to remain aligned with strategic objectives
- Engage in regular progress monitoring and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability in all major initiatives
- Spearhead all aspects of resource allocation, in alignment with budgetary oversight
- Guide the Board of Trustees in best practices related to policy and governance
- Facilitate crisis management, ensuring that staff, board members, and volunteers have the support they need in urgent and challenging times
- Assure that the Federation’s facility has appropriate security protocols
- Lead by example, embodying the Federation’s values in daily interactions and promoting an environment that supports diversity and inclusion