National Council of Jewish Women

Director

• Provide thoughtful input to the national office on NCJW’s overall field engagement strategy
• Support the establishment of Local Leadership Councils in communities to serve as the volunteer-based leadership of NCJW’s nationwide movement
• Offer strategic direction to Local Leadership Councils, helping determine local priorities within NCJW’s core advocacy issues
• Create local action plans and budgets for communities/states in the region, working in partnership with national staff and the Local Leadership Councils
• Assist NCJW in growing its movement and creating capacity from the ground up by identifying and reaching out to potential supporters, including influential local leaders
• Work with the national staff to devise innovative ways to engage supporters
• Represent NCJW at local events in the region
• Organize and mobilize local support for NCJW’s nationwide advocacy campaigns, with support from the national staff
• Tailor campaigns to local interests as needed
• Collaborate with local partner organizations and coalitions to deepen the impact of the campaigns
• Support the national Government Relations team, as requested, in organizing in-district meetings with elected officials and NCJW advocates
• Implement educational training programs (in-person and virtual) developed by the national team
• Assist Local Leadership Councils in planning and hosting virtual and in-person events and educational programs
• Coordinate with Local Leadership Councils on community service projects that align with NCJW’s core advocacy priorities
• Expand fundraising at the local level through the involvement of Local Leadership Councils (with support from NCJW’s national Development team)

Regional Director

People Operations

• Architect and champion initiatives, processes, and structures that reinforce and enhance NCJW's organizational culture.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace environment that values diversity and promotes collaboration.
• Oversee and update the policies of the organization, expectations of staff, and materials to support ongoing work.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent that aligns with NCJW's mission and values.
• Design and implement professional development programs to nurture the growth and skills of employees.
• Create, oversee, and execute an onboarding process for new employees and an offboarding process for employees leaving the organization.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to assess and respond to the needs of the workforce.
• Address employee relations issues promptly and effectively, promoting a positive work environment and preventing future issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement policies that foster a fair and respectful workplace.
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee performance, coaching, and development.
• Manage and continuously improve the organization's benefits and compensation programs.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to remain competitive.

Director of People and Culture

Account Manager

• Develop and maintain strategic foundation moves management plans to direct and monitor the progress of donor relationships.
• Establish and maintain relationships with foundation program officers, community leaders, and corporate giving managers to build increasing levels of engagement and support.
• Translate complex information and summarize persuasively in written format for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Systematically track deadlines and foundation expectations to ensure reports and letters of intent are submitted in a timely manner to ensure ongoing funding and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Development and the Development team, as well as programmatic staff, to prepare compelling proposals, stewardship materials, concept notes, grant deliverables, and other materials as needed, and ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Utilize cultivation strategies and research to help prepare the Executive Vice President and relevant staff in advance of events, conferences, or meetings with funders and to undertake solicitations.
• Oversee a portfolio of existing foundation relationships and identify, research, and set strategies to actively prospect new foundation funders with a goal of increasing funding from ongoing and new entities.
• Act as a thought partner with the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Development to strategize and manage foundation prospecting and stewardship efforts.
• Determine and lead a regular cadence of pipeline meetings with the Executive Vice President, Vice President of Development, and other relevant staff to ensure alignment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance and collection of foundation information, revenue records, and grant documentation in NCJW’s database system, EveryAction.
• Host kick-off meetings with relevant staff across departments before proposals and reports are due to ensure accurate reporting and information to be pitched.

Regional Director

Director of People and Culture

Foundations Relations Manager