Chief Executive Officer – The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix

The Jewish Federations of North America•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic direction, total financial resource development, Foundation, organizational and operational health, planning and impact initiatives, and community relations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead a high-performing professional team and serve as CJP’s principal ambassador. The CEO will be a visible, collaborative community leader who strengthens relationships across Greater Phoenix’s Jewish community, including donors, organizations, schools, synagogues, volunteers, government leaders, and other stakeholders. The role advances CJP’s mission to energize and sustain Jewish life and leadership in Greater Phoenix, Israel, and around the world, with priorities that include growing fundraising, welcoming new community members, and engaging volunteers, leaders, and donors.

Requirements

Significant senior-level leadership experience with demonstrated strategic and operational effectiveness.
Experience leading an organization of comparable size and/or complexity, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.
Proven ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
Significant fundraising leadership experience across campaigns and giving levels, including personal cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build consensus and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Experience partnering effectively with professional and volunteer leadership.
Demonstrated judgment and leadership in crisis management and organizational risk.
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a leadership style grounded in integrity, authenticity, and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of planned giving and endowment.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement CJP’s strategic vision and annual priorities in partnership with the Board.
Guide and nurture a high-performing senior leadership team and foster a collaborative, accountable, mission-driven culture.
Coordinate fundraising, programming, grantmaking, communications, operations, human resources, data, and technology.
Promote data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and organizational compliance.
Deepen the community’s connection to Israel through partnerships and advocacy.
Lead CJP’s Total Financial Resource Development strategy, growing the annual campaign, donor base, and long-term philanthropic relationships.
Cultivate and personally solicit major donors for annual, designated, and endowment gifts.
Use data, analytics, and prospect research to strengthen fundraising strategy and systems.
Provide executive leadership and strategy for endowment growth, planned giving, youth philanthropy, and donor-advised funds.
Ensure appropriate compliance, controls, investment oversight, and reporting for Foundation and endowment activities.
Build relationships with key stakeholders to grow planned and endowment giving.
Develop and strengthen CJP’s marketing, mission, and branding plan to communicate its impact and engage the broader community.
Strengthen CJP’s role as a trusted convener and partner within and beyond the Jewish community.
Serve as CJP’s chief ambassador and spokesperson and ensure clear, effective organizational communications.
Maintain a visible community presence and represent CJP in coalition and advocacy efforts.
Provide executive oversight for community security, emergency planning, crisis response, and organizational resilience.
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary staff partner to the Board Chair and Board of Directors.
Partner with the Board to shape strategic priorities and translate them into actionable plans.
Support Board committees, governance, recruitment, orientation, and leadership development.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting on organizational performance, finances, risks, and opportunities.
Cultivate a strong pipeline of current and future lay leaders.
Provide fiscal leadership and fiduciary oversight to ensure CJP’s financial health and sustainability.
Partner with staff and volunteer leadership on effective financial management.
Lead development of the annual budget in alignment with organizational priorities.
Provide strategic oversight for CJP’s grantmaking and community engagement priorities.
Ensure programs and investments are mission-aligned, community-informed, fiscally responsible, and responsive to evolving needs.
Identify emerging communal needs, opportunities, and demographic trends.
Convene communal leaders and stakeholders around shared priorities and collaborative solutions.
Use research, community data, stakeholder input, and impact evaluation to guide planning and resource allocation.