Visionary Nonprofit CEO: Social Justice & Community Impact

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Paid time off

Job summary

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis in St. Louis seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization’s next growth chapter. You will work with the Board to shape strategy, strengthen performance, and sustain mission impact for women, children, and families.

You will oversee diverse revenue streams, partnerships, and programs, while guiding staff, volunteers, and partners toward inclusive, justice-driven outcomes in a collaborative, values-based culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Exceptional understanding of Jewish organizations, traditions and culture, preferably in the St. Louis area.
• Significant fund development experience with emphasis on diversification of funding and building sustainability.
• Proficiency with technology and ability to work with staff and board to assess and improve productivity, fundraising and collaboration tools.
• Must be able to navigate conflict and take action even when there is disagreement.
• Proficient advocate who understands the use of advocacy in the nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Lead organizational strategy and change, translating NCJWSTL’s mission, Jewish values, and strategic priorities into clear goals, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operations.
• Leadership & Governance: Partner with the Board President and Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, fiduciary oversight, strategic focus, leadership development, and long-term sustainability.
• Financial Sustainability: Lead a diversified revenue strategy across individual giving, grants, events, corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, and membership engagement, while cultivating key donor relationships.
• Organizational Performance: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, risk management, resource allocation, programs, partnerships, and The Resale Shop to ensure strong stewardship, mission alignment, financial sustainability, and measurable impact.
• People & Culture: Build and lead a collaborative, accountable culture that empowers staff and volunteers with the direction, resources, feedback, and authority needed to succeed.
• Programs & Advocacy: Provide executive oversight of programs, advocacy, partnerships, and strategic initiatives, ensuring they advance NCJWSTL’s priorities and commitment to social and economic justice.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a visible ambassador for NCJWSTL, building strong relationships with community partners, civic leaders, funders, Jewish organizations, advocacy coalitions, media, and other key stakeholders.
• National Engagement: Represent and strengthen NCJWSTL’s voice and influence within the national NCJW network while connecting national priorities and opportunities to the organization’s work in St. Louis.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Nonprofit experience

Board collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Fundraising software

Collaboration tools

Job description

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis in St. Louis seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization’s next growth chapter. You will work with the Board to shape strategy, strengthen performance, and sustain mission impact for women, children, and families.

You will oversee diverse revenue streams, partnerships, and programs, while guiding staff, volunteers, and partners toward inclusive, justice-driven outcomes in a collaborative, values-based culture.