Senior Director of Governance & Leadership Development

The Jewish Community Foundation by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington; North Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays

Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave

Commuter bonus

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Jewish Community Foundation by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is seeking a Senior Director, Governance and Leadership. This role is pivotal in enhancing the Federation's governance structure and developing leadership pathways within the community.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of nonprofit leadership experience, focusing on governance and leadership development. A hybrid work environment is offered along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive professional experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex governance structures and board relations.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the governance infrastructure and build a pipeline of lay leadership.
• Lead the Board evaluation process and manage the Governance Committee.
• Develop and implement best-practice governance systems.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Governance management

Leadership development

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Education

8+ years of professional experience in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

CoPilot

Job description

The Jewish Community Foundation by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is seeking a Senior Director, Governance and Leadership. This role is pivotal in enhancing the Federation's governance structure and developing leadership pathways within the community.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of nonprofit leadership experience, focusing on governance and leadership development. A hybrid work environment is offered along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.