The Opportunity
The new Executive Director of the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico (JCFNM) will guide the Foundation through continued growth and investment in the Jewish and broader communities of New Mexico. With an endowment approaching $10 million and commitments of planned legacy gifts exeeding $5 million, JCFNM has become an important funder and convener for Jewish community members and orginizations. It provides and facilitates grants to over 15 Jewish organizations in 5 New Mexico communties. JCFNM's highly engaged board consists of standing directors and organization directors representing local Jewish organizations. The first full-time Executive Director can take JCFNM to the next level in fund development and grant making, while sustaining strong operations and fiduciary oversight of endowment funds.
About the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico
Located in Albuquerque on the campus of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Albuquerque, JCFNM's mission is to build and perpetuate support for a vibrant, caring Jewish community through partnerships with donors and organizations. JCFNM empowers individuals and families to engage in effective, meaningful charitable giving. The organization manages several organizational endowments for synagogues and organizations to ensure their sustainability. JCFNM also administers a Communty Fund to help maintain and enhance Jewish life in New Mexico as well as a variety of other scholarship and designated grantmaking funds.
JCFNM has been an independent 501c3 organization for more than a decade. During this tome, assets under management grew from $2.5 million in 37 funds to $9.3 million in 89 funds as of March 2024. Over the same period, annual grants awarded and facilitated by JCFNM more than tripled from $249,000 to $739,000. In 2023, grants helped feed families, enhance spiritual and emotional well-being, strengthen Jewish connections, educate children and adults, provide healthcare, create art and music, and assist immigrants and refugees.
To meet its fiduciary responsibilities, the JCFNM has its assets managed with the larger Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) whose investment advisor is SEI, a leading asset manager with 440 clients, including 25 community foundations. JPSA also provides JCFNM with recordkeeping, reporting and strategic guidance.
Growth and prudent investments mark the upward trajectory of the Foundation. We anticipate substantially increasing our operating funds and assets under management in the coming years, building upon the trust established by the Foundation with donors and organizations in our community.
The Position
The Executive Director reports to the JCFNM Board Chairperson and works closely with the Executive Committee and Borad of Directors. The organization also has a part-time Executive Assistant and a contract bookkeeper.
The Executive Director is responsible for management, direction and planning of JCFNM's operations.
Essential Job functions include:
Board, Leadership Developement & Strategic Direction: Provide visiion, support and technical assistance to the Executive Committee and Board successfully carry out operations with a maximun amount of transparency and fiduciary responsibility.
Financial Resource Development: Expand and sustain organizational donors through education and stewardship of both individuals and partner organizations.
Funds Management: Ensure strong financial oversight by working closely with JPSA staff and JCFNM's contract bookkeeper. Help to customize, amend, and execute fund agreements. Work with the Grants Committee to ensure the grantmaking process runs smoothly.
Marketing and Communication: Support the Marketing Committee to plan and publicize events, creates and regularly updates Foundation website, delivers quarterly eNewsletter.
Business Operations & Compliance: Provide financial oversight to ensure operational efficiency, integrity and transparency.
Community Relations: Represent JCFNM at community events and, along with Board leadership, serve as JCFNM's representative to the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. Organize and facilitate Jewish NM Leadership group meetings and partner with board and other organizations to support the health and vitality of Jewish New Mexico. Represent Foundation at community events.
Qualifications
Candidate Education, Skills and Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree
At least five (5) years of work experience in a related field or role.
Knowledge and experience in helping donors find ways to fulfill their philanthropic goals.
Significant management and leadership history with non-profits, including private or community foundations.
Expertise in fiscal management and fundraising, grantmaking and donor development.
Exellent written and verbal communication skills with up-to-date knowledge of electronic communication systems.
Comfortable engaging with diverse populsations and advancing the Foundation's work with assistance of volunteers on boards and committees.
Familiarity with the Jewish community and ability to network.
Self-starter with the ability to identify needs, and plan for outcomes.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials to [email protected]:
A resume or other summary of qualifications and experience.
A cover letter that addresses your commitment to philanthropy and your interest in this organization.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
If you have questions, please email [email protected].
The Jewish Communty Foundation of New Mexico offers equal emplolyment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.