Chief Executive Officer - NY

The Jewish Federation of Central New York and Jewish Foundation of Central New York seek a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead both organizations and help shape the future of Jewish life in Central New York.

The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Federation and Foundation, serve as a visible leader within the Jewish and broader community, drive philanthropic growth, and build strong partnerships with donors, lay leaders, professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

Reporting to the Board Chairs of both organizations, the CEO will lead and develop the professional team, oversee the organizations’ financial and operational health, and work in close partnership with both boards to advance their distinct and complementary missions. A central priority will be strengthening financial resource development, including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors, growing the annual campaign, expanding philanthropic relationships, and increasing endowment and donor‑advised assets.

The successful candidate will be a compelling communicator, thoughtful strategist, skilled fundraiser, and collaborative community leader who can navigate the complexity of leading two distinct organizations while creating alignment around a shared vision for a vibrant Jewish future in Central New York.

For more than 100 years, the Jewish Federation of Central New York has served at the center of Jewish communal life in the region, helping the community fulfill its responsibility to care for one another and sustain a strong Jewish future.

Guided by Jewish values and working in partnership with local agencies, synagogues, institutions, and community organizations, the Federation supports a caring, connected, and engaged Jewish community in which people can participate in meaningful Jewish experiences, access Jewish tradition, and contribute to the continuity and flourishing of Jewish life.

The Federation’s annual campaign is approximately $1.3 million and includes approximately 700 donors.

The Jewish Foundation of Central New York is a distinct 501(c)(3) organization that provides individuals and families with meaningful opportunities to fulfill their philanthropic goals while strengthening Jewish life locally and around the world.

The Foundation manages approximately $37 million in assets and supports the long‑term vitality of the Jewish community through endowments, donor‑advised funds, planned giving, philanthropic partnerships, and strategic stewardship of communal resources.

Its work supports Jewish education, cultural and social life, leadership development, connections with Israel and the global Jewish community, and the long‑term sustainability of Jewish institutions and organizations throughout Central New York.

Greater Syracuse is home to approximately 9,400 Jewish residents and a well‑established network of Jewish institutions, including four synagogues, a strong Jewish Community Center, a Jewish day school, a community Hebrew school serving students in grades K–12, a Jewish senior living community, and numerous Hillel programs at area colleges and universities.

The community is known for its collaborative spirit, with synagogues, institutions, organizations, and individuals working together across denominations and perspectives to sustain vibrant Jewish life.

Central New York offers an appealing combination of affordability,…