Chief Executive Officer

The Jewish Federation of Central New York and the Jewish Foundation of Central New York seek a strategic, relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead both organizations. The Federation runs an annual campaign of about $1.3 million with roughly 700 donors, and the Foundation manages about $37 million in assets. The CEO reports to the Board Chairs of both organizations and serves Greater Syracuse's Jewish community of about 9,400 people.

Responsibilities:
• Set strategic direction for both organizations, balancing their separate governance and fiduciary responsibilities
• Serve as chief philanthropic leader: cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and grow the annual campaign
• Grow endowments, donor-advised funds, and planned gifts
• Lead, develop, and inspire the professional team
• Serve as a visible community leader and a convener of partnerships
• Oversee communications, including the Jewish Observer, and budgets and financial stewardship

Qualifications:
• Significant leadership experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or Jewish communal organization
• Strong fundraising record across annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and endowments
• Experience partnering with boards and volunteer leaders
• Strong financial and operational skills
• Deep knowledge of Jewish communal life, Israel, and the broader Jewish world

Salary:
$150,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Health insurance (or partial reimbursement of a family plan), a 403(b) plan, and generous vacation time.