ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal Seeks Executive Director
ALEPH, a cutting edge international Jewish non-profit, seeks slightly-more-than-half-time Executive Director to help lead, inspire and grow the Jewish Renewal Movement.
Experienced, successful fundraiser and seasoned manager who enjoys fast paced, dynamic environments, likes to juggle multiple priorities and work in a collaborative setting is invited to lead our team of dedicated professionals. Your skills will be a significant part of the success of our creative, progressive spiritual organization that includes a seminary, several retreat intensives, adult distance learning, congregational services, Israel trips, on-line sales and more.
ALEPH is in a time of exciting organizational change and seeks a flexible candidate eager to be part of this process. Candidates must have strong people skills and at least ten years of experience in Fundraising and Development, Project development and Management, Board support, PR, Financial oversight, Public speaking, Communications and Non-profit governance. The capacity to multi-task, problem solve, project manage independently, make deadlines, and address the needs of multiple stakeholders are essential. At least five years of experience in Organizational Development and institutional change a plus.
The position serves as ALEPH’s chief executive staff member, leading a staff management team which also includes an Operations Manager and Associate Director. Responsible for leading Board, staff and volunteers in strategic coordinated efforts to carry out ALEPH’s work, and ensure the health and well being of the organization. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Board and more generally to the Personnel Committee of the Board.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Management: Oversee staff and collaborate with staff and Project Directors to optimize performance, creating regular opportunities for cross project planning and collaboration, working extensively with the Kallah and the Bet Midrash.
Fundraising and Development: Primary staff member for major donor solicitation and grant-seeking: Identify and cultivate individual and institutional donors; oversee creation and timely submission of grant applications; maintain ongoing communication with existing and prospective funders; ensure that reporting to funders is effective and timely; plan and create solicitation letters, brochures and other materials as needed.
Consultant to ALEPH member communities: Coordinate and/or provide technical assistance offerings for communities such as publications, retreats, Kallah offerings and one-on-one consultation; ensure that ALEPH’s communication with and service to member communities maintains a high standard of effectiveness and responsiveness; continue to cultivate new affiliates.
Board and Organizational Support:
Work with entire organization on developing and implementing strategic visioning. Plan and draft agendas for all ALEPH Board teleconferences/ meetings. Support face-to-face and telephonic board meetings. Report to the Board about progress, issues, and opportunities. Alert Board Chair about any significant issues or opportunities that arise between meetings.
Outreach, Representation and Public Relations: Represent and promote ALEPH throughout the larger Jewish world and in interfaith ventures that help manifest ALEPH’s Principles.
Special Projects: Work with Birthright, Israel trips and other programs the board deems a priority.
Salary and benefits: Commensurate with experience up to FTE of $90,000, depending on experience, plus full individual (not family) health benefits.
Hours: Hours may be increased commensurate with the success of fundraising efforts, but will begin with a minimum and maximum of 23 hours.
Location: Tele-commuting, even from long-distance, is an option for this position. This position will require travel for ALEPH events, conferences and to ALEPH communities. The ALEPH business office is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Application:
Visit www.aleph.org and review ALEPH’s programs and Statement of Principles found at https://www.aleph.org/about.htm before you apply, so you can see if you are in alignment with our values and vision.
Please send a cover letter, resume, 3 references, your contact information and any questions to Rabbi Lori Klein, ALEPH Board Chair at BoardChair@aleph.org. No phone calls please.
The posting will remain open until August 31. Top candidates will be contacted soon thereafter to set up interviews.
Filed under: Management, Non-Profit.
