Executive Director; AWB

Equality IN Israel
- Equality FOR Israel. A Wider Bridge (AWB) is the North American organization working through education, advocacy, relationship-building and grant-making to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion in Israel, and equality for Israel by cultivating constructive engagement with Israel.

AWB has a $1.8M operating budget, a staff of 7 and has a national presence with an office in New York City.

AWB seeks a professional with demonstrated experience and success in five critical areas: strategic thinking, building partnerships, strengthening and developing community relationships, executive leadership and management and resource development. S/he/they must have deep, intimate knowledge of domestic and global issues affecting these three communities: LGBTQ, Jewish, and Israel. The ability to craft and articulate a vision, whereby AWB continues to be a significant advocate (or voice, or influence) in the intersection of these communities is critical.

The charter to grow community, build relationships and enhance the positioning and role of AWB make this opportunity unique.

Strategic Vision and Executive Management

• Provide and develop strategic vision and leadership for the organization, the Board, staff and the larger community
• Assess the current landscape and continue to expand the position of AWB as a central leader in the LGBTQ, Jewish, Israeli communities
• Foster an attitude and culture of professionalism, respect and enthusiasm among the staff
• Continue to create processes and effective measures to elevate the internal operations

Community Builder and Presence

• Set, foster and model a positive and collaborative environment within the organization and in the greater LGBTQ, Jewish, and Israeli communities
• Be the voice and presence for the organization; speak on panels, write articles, and represent the communities in a positive, pro-active manner
• Understands and embraces the ability to engage members and organizations of the affiliated and non-affiliated Jewish community
• Develop and nurture a culture of collaboration with the LGBTQ community in Israel

Advocacy and Programming

• Be an advocate for critical issues affecting the LGBTQ, Jewish, Israeli communities throughout North American and in Israel
• Manage the process for developing missions to Israel, from Israel and regional events
• Create a marketing approach/plan intended to raise AWB’s profile, engage the wider community, and drive connection to AWB

Fundraising and Financial Stewardship

• Be personally active in building relationships with major donors, including the community’s multi-generational families, and soliciting these major contributors to the annual campaign, endowment and special projects
• Create and maintain relationships with foundations who support AWB; look for prospects to expand grants from the institutional giving space
• Lead the professional team responsible for planning financial resource development within the organization, with emphasis on the development and execution of effective strategies in order to increase both funds received and number of donors
• Develop Annual Budget in collaboration with Board of Directors and monitor implementation of approved budget during the course of the year
• Monitor financial performance monthly in relation to the budget and cash flow and advise the Board appropriately

Governance and Lay Leadership Development

• Collaborate with the Board to shape, focus and prioritize future plans for the role of the Board and its committees; help plan Board meetings and agendas with Board Chair
• Be a partner with the Board Chair, Board, donors, and partners to cultivate, recruit, and retain effective placement of, and maintain relationships with, top lay leadership and…