Executive Leadership and Vision:

• Building on JFOC’s strong foundation, articulate a vision, message and direction that engages and energizes the entire Jewish community.
• Enhance Federation’s ability to convene community (agencies, funders, synagogues, and key stakeholders) around issues of concern and action in Orange County,  positioning the Federation as a facilitator of strategic partnerships.
• Increase the Federation’s visibility and expand the community’s understanding of Federation’s mission and services as well as enhance its reputation as a partner in philanthropy and service. 

• Set, foster, and model a positive and collaborative environment within the organization to engage the JFOC professional team as well as recruit and retain top talent.
• Serve as the face and voice of the Federation throughout the Jewish and greater OC community, inspire engagement, participation and commitment from new and current lay leaders, donors and stakeholders.

Resource Development:

• Develop and implement a vision for strategic philanthropy, as well as annual and special campaigns.  
• As the lead development professional for the Federation, personally solicit and steward donors to engage/re-engage new and former donors to the campaign.   
• Lead the professional team responsible for planning financial resource development with emphasis on the development of strategies to work effectively with existing as well as new major donors. 
• Motivate and train both lay leaders and professionals in their fundraising efforts. 


Organizational Management:

• Lead, motivate and supervise the Federation staff, creating a culture of collaboration, creativity, innovation, and best-in-class operations.  Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring, professional development and growth to Federation staff.
• Serve as the chief professional officer responsible for overseeing and managing organizational budget development, planning & evaluation, financial resource development, administration, and fiscal accountability.
• Serve as professional advisor and resource to the Board in all areas of program, finance and agency policy and governance. 
• Partner with the Board Chair to recruit and  maintain relationships with top lay leadership, leadership prospects and donors to cultivate lay and professional leadership of the Federation. 
• Work closely with lay leadership and professionals responsible for finance, evaluation and planning to ensure that goals and outcomes are achieved and to ensure strong fiscal management.

• Executive experience in an organization or agency comparable to the Federation in either size or complexity. 
• A proven track record of fundraising and the capacity to build trusting relationships with donors and their families; an understanding of Federation campaigns, donor stewardship campaign growth and a commitment to annual giving.
• An experienced manager, able to build and lead a comprehensive professional team.
• An open, accessible and accountable leadership style and approach; showing sensitivity to all viewpoints. 
• Substantive experience and/or skills necessary to work closely with a Board as an advisor and partner. 
• Compelling and effective oral and written communication skills for both lay and professional constituencies, clearly articulating the case for Federation; showcasing active listening and sensitivity to the ideas and concerns of others.
• A deep understanding of fiscal oversight, finance and fiduciary responsibility. 
• Successful experience in leading a complex organization that operates within an ever-changing environment. 
• Ability to partner with and engage professional and volunteer leaders of community agencies, synagogues, institutions and organizations. 
• Personal commitment to and passion for Jewish life and the values of the Jewish community, Jewish identity and Israel.  
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.