Chief Executive Officer – The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
About The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
Lead the Future of Jewish Life in Greater Phoenix
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) is searching for its next CEO at a moment of real opportunity. CJP is a central philanthropic and communal planning organization for one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in the country. Its mission is to energize and sustain Jewish life and leadership throughout Greater Phoenix, in Israel, and around the world.
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States, with more than 5 million people in the metro area. It offers an active outdoor lifestyle, with sunshine most of the year, miles of trails, and desert beauty that invites a healthy, energized way of living. The region also has a vibrant arts and cultural scene, major league sports, and a growing food and music culture. Strong industries in technology, finance, healthcare, and real estate, along with varied housing options, draw people at every stage of life, from young professionals and families to those beginning a new chapter in retirement. Phoenix is one of the fastest growing Jewish communities in the U.S., currently more than 110,000 Jews call Greater Phoenix home.
CJP’s work reaches across Jewish life in the region. It includes annual community giving, endowment and planned giving, community relations and security coordination, and strategic grantmaking and programming. In Fiscal Year 2025, CJP raised $4.6 million through its annual campaign, targeted programs, and other designated funds, and manages nearly $113 million in Foundation assets. A team of 25 professionals supports an operating budget of just under $10 million.
The next CEO will embody CJP’s priorities to grow fundraising, welcome new community members, and engage a strong pipeline of volunteers, leaders, and donors. This exciting role is positioned to shape the future of a thriving Jewish community in one of the most livable regions in the country.
The CEO Opportunity
CJP seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization’s strategic direction, total Financial Resource Development, Foundation, organizational and operational health, planning and impact initiatives, and community relations efforts. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead a high-performing professional team and serve as CJP’s principal ambassador.
A visible and collaborative community leader, the CEO will strengthen relationships across Greater Phoenix’s Jewish community, including donors, organizations, schools, synagogues, volunteers, government leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership and Strategic Vision
- Establish and implement CJP’s strategic vision and annual priorities in partnership with the Board.
- Prioritize guiding and nurturing a high-performing senior leadership team and foster a collaborative, accountable, mission-driven culture.
- Ensure effective coordination across 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.
Total Resource Development
Annual
- 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 overall fundraising strategy and systems.
Endowment/Foundation
- Provide executive leadership and strategy for endowment growth, planned giving, youth philanthropy, and donor-advised funds.
- Ensure appropriate compliance, controls, investment oversight, and reporting.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to grow planned and endowment giving.
Community Relations
- Develop and strengthen CJP’s marketing, mission, and branding plan to clearly 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, ensuring clear and effective organizational communications.
- Maintain a visible presence throughout the community and represent CJP in coalition and advocacy efforts.
- Provide executive oversight for community security, emergency planning, crisis response, and organizational resilience.
Board and Lay Partnerships
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary staff partner to the Board Chair and Board of Directors, creating a culture of collaboration and partnership.
- 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.
Financial and Operational Management
- Provide strong 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.
Community Impact, Planning, and Engagement
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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; planned giving and endowment knowledge strongly preferred.
- 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.
Compensation Package
Salary Range: $250,000-300,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: CJP offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, short- and long-term disability coverage, and a Flexible Spending Plan.
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer.
