Executive Director- El Paso

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Sick and Personal Time

Vacation Time

Holidays (Jewish & Federal)

Company Cell Phone

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, impact, and community engagement. The Executive Director partners with the Board, donors, and stakeholders to strengthen the Federation as the central convener of Jewish life in the region, combining strategic vision with fundraising and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader, strong communicator, and adept at building

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-stakeholder nonprofit or mission-driven org.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and guide growth.
• Strong fundraising, donor cultivation, and philanthropy strategy experience.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to inspire donors, volunteers, and community leaders around a vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for programs, operations, finances, and personnel.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff to foster excellence and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with finance teams.
• Lead fundraising campaigns, major gifts, and donor stewardship.
• Represent the Federation as a spokesperson and community convener.

Skills

Fundraising & donor cultivation

Strategic leadership

Board relations

Financial acumen

Relationship-building

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces serves as the central convener for Jewish life in the region, connecting people, resources, and organizations to strengthen and sustain a vibrant Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. Through leadership, philanthropy, community engagement, education, and strategic partnerships, the Federation supports a broad range of programs and services that enrich Jewish life and address emerging community needs.

Guided by an active Board of Directors and a dedicated professional team, the Federation works collaboratively with congregations, schools, agencies, and community partners to foster unity, build resilience, and ensure a strong Jewish future.

El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, form a vibrant and growing bi-state community of approximately 800,000 residents. The region offers a unique blend of cultural diversity, affordability, outdoor recreation, and strong community connections.

The Jewish community includes multiple congregations, educational institutions, community organizations, and one of the nation's few standalone Holocaust museums. The Federation serves both affiliated and unaffiliated Jewish individuals and families throughout the region, fostering meaningful connections and enriching Jewish life across generations.

The Opportunity

The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, impact, and community engagement.

The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors, community leaders, donors, and stakeholders to strengthen the Federation's role as the central convener and catalyst for Jewish life across the region. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, possesses a passion for Jewish life and peoplehood, and excels at building relationships across diverse constituencies. A successful candidate will be a collaborative leader, skilled fundraiser, strong communicator, and effective manager who can inspire confidence, galvanize support, and translate vision into measurable outcomes.

Key Priorities

The Executive Director will:

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing professional team that advances the Federation's mission and strategic objectives.
• Strengthen organizational culture by fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Expand philanthropic resources through strategic fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and leadership development.
• Partner with the Board to implement a clear strategic vision and long-term sustainability plan.
• Serve as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for the Federation throughout the Jewish and broader communities.
• Build and strengthen relationships across congregations, agencies, civic organizations, funders, and community partners.
• Cultivate the next generation of Jewish leaders, volunteers, and philanthropists.
• Identify and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the local and global Jewish community.

Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Organizational Management

• Provide visionary leadership and overall management of the Federation's programs, operations, finances, and personnel.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff while fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and professional growth.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic priorities and ensure organizational alignment with mission and goals.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting in collaboration with the Treasurer, finance committee, and financial staff.
• Ensure sound governance practices, operational effectiveness, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Monitor organizational performance and implement processes that drive efficiency, accountability, and impact.
• Engage partner agencies and community organizations through regular communication, collaboration, and shared planning.
• Lead all fundraising and development efforts, including annual campaigns, major gifts, endowment development, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and special initiatives.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective contributors.
• Develop innovative strategies to broaden and diversify the donor base.
• Partner with volunteer leaders to achieve fundraising goals and strengthen community engagement.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of future donors, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and community.

Community Relations & External Engagement

• Serve as the Federation's chief spokesperson and representative.
• Build trusted relationships with community stakeholders, elected and civic leaders, partner organizations, and national and international Jewish institutions.
• Position the Federation as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for community-wide initiatives.
• Oversee strategic communications and ensure consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms.
• Support and strengthen collaboration among congregations, agencies, schools, and community organizations throughout the region.
• Promote the Federation's mission, achievements, and impact within both Jewish and broader community audiences.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring many of the following qualifications:

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated success leading a nonprofit, public, private, or mission-driven organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, organizational planning, and operational performance.
• Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and continuous improvement.
• Strong business judgment, financial acumen, and decision-making ability.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, accountability, and high performance.
• Significant experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, major gift solicitation, and philanthropic strategy.
• Ability to inspire donors, volunteers, and community leaders around a compelling vision.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with diverse constituencies.
• Experience engaging volunteers and developing future leadership pipelines.

Communication & Strategic Vision

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to serve confidently as the public face of the organization.
• Skilled at building consensus while balancing differing perspectives and priorities.
• Strategic thinker who can translate vision into action and measurable outcomes.
• Comfortable leveraging modern technology, digital engagement, and communications platforms.

Familiarity with Jewish Community and Organizations

• Genuine passion for Jewish life, culture, values, and peoplehood.
• Familiarity with Jewish communal organizations, traditions, educational experiences, and contemporary issues affecting Jewish communities.
• Appreciation for the diversity of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and perspectives.
• Strong connection to Israel and an understanding of its significance within Jewish communal life.

Compensation Package

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

• Healthcare Insurance- Standard 80/20 Employee Share
• Personal/Sick Time: Accrue at ½ day per month (6 days/yr)
• Vacation Time: Accrue at 1.2 % per month (10 days /yr.)
• Other Off Time: All Jewish Holidays and Federal Holidays listed in the Employee Manual.
• Company Cell Phone Supplied by JFEDEPLC