San Francisco Regional Director

Jewish Community Relations Council; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The Jewish Community Relations Council in San Francisco is seeking a Community Relations & Engagement professional to lead relationships with community leaders and manage donor portfolios. This hybrid position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong fundraising and community organizing skills.

The successful candidate will represent JCRC at various events, strengthen visibility in the community, and develop partnerships. A passion for Jewish communal life and exceptional communication skills are essential.

Salary range: $125,000 – $145,000 with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in community relations, organizing, or related fields.
• Exceptional track record in building relationships.
• Strong understanding of the Bay Area Jewish community preferred.
• Experience facilitating community initiatives.
• Proven donor relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Jewish communal leaders.
• Manage donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Strengthen JCRC’s visibility in the community.
• Develop partnerships with non-Jewish organizations.
• Support fundraising strategies and events.

Skills

Community relations

Fundraising

Grassroots organizing

Public affairs

Relationship building

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Community Relations & Engagement (60%)

• Serve as the primary JCRC point of contact for Jewish communal leaders and organizations throughout San Francisco.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with rabbis, synagogue leaders, educators, civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, business leaders, elected officials, and emerging Jewish leadership.
  • Convene and facilitate regular meetings of JCRC council members and regional stakeholders to deepen engagement in JCRC priorities and initiatives.
  • Support and collaborate with grassroots leadership groups addressing antisemitism, civic participation, coalition-building, and community resilience.
• Coordinate closely with JCRC specialist teams focused on: Government Affairs, External Community Partnerships, K–12 Education, and Jewish Affairs & Antisemitism.
  • Identify emerging community concerns and opportunities and coordinate responses with JCRC’s internal policy and program experts.
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships with non‑Jewish community organizations, interfaith leaders, advocacy groups, and civic institutions.
• Strengthen JCRC’s visibility, trust, and impact throughout the San Francisco region.
  • Represent JCRC publicly at meetings, events, coalitions, and community gatherings.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of San Francisco‑based donors and prospects.
  • Manage donors at the giving circle level ($1800+) in addition to major gifts prospects, contributing to JCRC’s annual fundraising goal.
  • Maintain responsibility for individual donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
  • Identify and cultivate new donors and philanthropic leaders.
• Partner with development staff and organizational leadership to execute regional fundraising strategies.
  • Support donor engagement events, briefings, and community gatherings.
  • Integrate fundraising efforts authentically into broader relationship‑building work.
• Be responsible for database tracking and information management for donor profiles and pledges.
  • Maintain accurate donor records and engagement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in community relations, grassroots organizing, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, public affairs, organizing, and/or related fields.
• Has exhibited an exceptional track record of building and developing relationships from the introductory phase to deeply involved level.
• Strong understanding of and existing relationships within the Bay Area Jewish community and San Francisco landscape, specifically, preferred.
• Demonstrated success building relationships across diverse communities and sectors.
• Experience facilitating groups, coalitions, or community leadership initiatives.
• Proven fundraising and/or donor relationship management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience speaking to the media and as a confident public speaker.
• Ability to navigate sensitive community and political dynamics with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Passion for Jewish communal life, civic engagement, and countering antisemitism.
• Previous salesforce or database management experience preferred.
• This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, with an expectation of working from JCRC’s San Francisco office at least two days per week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Regular travel throughout San Francisco and the broader Bay Area is required to attend meetings, community events, donor meetings, and organizational programs.
• This role requires flexibility to attend evening meetings and community events, as well as occasional weekend programs and activities, based on organizational and community needs.
• Given the nature of community relations work, occasional rapid‑response availability outside of standard business hours may be required.
• Federal and Jewish holidays observed.
• 401(k) with employer yearly contribution.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: $125,000 – $145,000

Reports To: Chief Community Relations Officer with fundraising reporting to the Director of Development