Sefirot Foundation

Executive Director Job Description

Sefirot Foundation, a new Orlando-based foundation, based on Jewish values, established to transform the lives of those who cared for others by investing in wellness and well-being for communities of older adults across Central Florida, is seeking its inaugural Executive Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with an engaged and mission-driven Board of Directors to shape the future of a transformational new foundation.

The Executive Director will work with the board to oversee a needs-assessment process, develop a strategic plan, establish the grantmaking program in accordance with the plan, and develop best-practice policies and procedures for operations, grant making, management and communications. Sefirot will be an innovative, proactive foundation that sees its grantees as partners and plans to work closely with them to help their projects succeed.

 This position reports to the Chair of the Board.

 General Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Board on organizational strategy and
• Plan, direct, implement and evaluate the foundation’s day-to-day operations in accordance with applicable law and the foundation’s policies.
• Coordinate the grant application, grant agreement and reporting
• Develop the annual budget and oversee the prudent financial management of the foundation’s resources, as well as participate in the oversight of the investment portfolio.
• Work with the Board to create a marketing and communications plan that supports the mission of the foundation. Implement the plan through a website, communications materials, social media, public relations and other marketing
• Build strong, collegial relationships and maintain ongoing communication with Board members, grantees, prospective grantees, and other stakeholders in the
• Coordinate and prepare Board meetings, including agendas, minutes, financial reports and all other materials.
• Develop opportunities for existing grant recipients to share knowledge and experiences, as well as creative ways to expand their programs.
• Open to future community engagement to grow the organization’s endowment.
• Assist in maintaining all legal and financial records, including general and investment accounts, coordination with the CPA for 990 tax returns, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A proven leader with high emotional intelligence skills
• Strategically oriented: able to step back from the day-to-day and see the bigger picture, trends and opportunities; weave the information into an operational
• Solid experience in organization development: short- and long-range
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Goal-driven, self-directed and highly adaptable to working in a changing
• Hands-on budget management skills and sound business judgement.
• Proficiency in Computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must reside in the Central Florida area or willing to move to the area.
• Ability to travel throughout central
• Strong commitment to Jewish tradition and
• Demonstrated experience working with the older adult population preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate compassion and empathy for the population served.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Minimum requirement of 5+ years in direct grantmaking experience

Experience working with a Board of Directors

Competitive compensation, based on education, skills and experience.

To apply, please email your resume to:  [email protected]

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