POSITION SPECIFICATION
Executive Director
S’firot Foundation
Location: Orlando Metropolitan Area, Florida
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
S’firot Foundation is a new Central Florida-based foundation established to invest in the wellness and well-being of older adults and family caregivers. Guided by Jewish values, S’firot Foundation aims to strategically identify and holistically support grantees as a funder, partner, and convener to help ensure the success and sustainability of programs and services that advance the foundation’s mission and goals.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
S’firot Foundation is seeking its inaugural Executive Director (ED). This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and visionary leader to shape the future of a new foundation serving a critical and growing communal need. The ED will report to and partner closely with a highly mission-driven, engaged, and supportive Board of Directors.
The ED will develop and manage all aspects of S’firot’s innovative, data-driven grantmaking program, proactively identifying local grantees leading transformational initiatives for older adults and family caregivers. The ED will oversee a $60M endowment, establish and drive day-to-day operations, grow and manage a team, and build key relationships across the Jewish nonprofit arena and broader Central Florida community.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Vision & Leadership
- Partner with the Board to establish a strategic plan that aligns with S’firot’s mission, goals, and community needs.
- Develop best-practice policies for grantmaking and operational management, supporting future endowment growth through community engagement.
- Regularly assess organizational needs and opportunities for growth, working with the Board to recruit and onboard new staff accordingly.
Grantmaking & Program Management
- Design and manage a mission-driven grantmaking program, fostering collaborative partnerships with grantees to drive meaningful project outcomes.
- Oversee the full grant administration process to ensure alignment with S’firot’s objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration among grantees, promoting shared knowledge and program expansion opportunities.
Financial Oversight & Operational Excellence
- Lead financial planning and budgeting, ensuring responsible management of foundation resources.
- Maintain legal and financial records, including compliance with tax and regulatory filings.
- Prepare materials for Board meetings, supporting governance with timely financial and strategic reports.
Communications & Community Engagement
- Create and implement a marketing and communications plan to promote S’firot’s brand and mission within the Jewish philanthropic landscape and the broader Central Florida community.
- Manage communications channels, including the website and social media, to increase community awareness.
- Build strong relationships with the Board, grantees, and community stakeholders, enhancing partnerships and foundation visibility.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
This coveted inaugural role is an ideal opportunity for a mission-driven, ambitious, and collaborative leader. The ED will bring the content knowledge, as well as the organizational and communal know-how needed to build, champion, and grow S’firot as a premier driver of innovation and impact for Central Florida’s older adults and family caregivers.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- 8+ years of grantmaking, organizational leadership, and strategy experience.
- Passion for supporting older adults; professional experience in this mission area is preferred.
- Familiarity with and/or authentic desire to learn the Central Florida nonprofit landscape, particularly those focused on older adult services in the Jewish community and beyond
- Proven leadership ability with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Keen financial acumen, including budget management and sound business judgment.
- Technological skills, including Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This role requires current residency in, or a willingness to relocate to, Central Florida. Relocation allowance to be provided. Regular travel throughout Central Florida is also expected.
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $265,000, commensurate with experience.
OFFICE: S’firot currently offers access to temporary office space. Depending on organizational needs and growth, the Executive Director may establish permanent office space and build an in-office culture.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a thoughtful cover letter.
S’firot Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities