Summary

Merage Foundations is a consortium of nonprofit family foundations, including the David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. The mission of the David Merage Foundation is to end Jewish hate through education, awareness, and advocacy, by investing in-and partnering with-organizations on the frontlines of confronting antisemitism and preserving democracy. The position requires a high-performing leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to play a key role on a passionate and dedicated team; will be creative, resourceful, and attentive to detail; and will effectively manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, responsibilities will include implementing the Foundation's engagement strategy on confronting antisemitism in the US. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, nimble, diplomatic, and innovative leader with an active approach to managing people, resources, and projects. They will prioritize results, excellence, and collaboration across the larger organization and beyond.

Guiding Principles

• We are LEADERS in VENTURE PHILANTHROPY.
• We are BOLD in our VISION and our ACTIONS.
• We are ACCOUNTABLE for achieving RESULTS.
• We FOCUS our efforts on initiatives with maximum IMPACT.
• We are ENTREPRENEURIAL in our approach.
• We COLLABORATE with others who share our values.
• We INNOVATE and CREATE CHANGE.
• We recognize the URGENCY of our work.
• We are COMMITTED to our mission for the long term.
• We WORK HARD to accomplish our GOALS.
• We have FUN.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Help implement all strategies for the Foundation, in partnership with other organizational leaders

• Lead and manage all convenings for the Foundation in alignment with the overall strategy to confront antisemitism
• Seek out and facilitate opportunities to partner with other institutions and organizations to

advance the Foundation's mission

• Help manage the finances of the Foundation in partnership with other organizational leaders
• Maintain collaborative, effective working relationship with the business office
• Professionally, diplomatically, and effectively represent the Foundation to various stakeholders to help catalyze action towards ending Jewish hate
• Leverage excellent problem-solving skills, ensuring that obstacles are overcome with efficient and effective solutions
• Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, maintaining a clear overview of all moving parts within the organization

Candidate Profile

• An effective executor and implementor, catalyzing for action and results
• Sets high expectations for self and team, vendors and partners
• Understands that this a complex position that requires hard work and dedication to results
• A leader who can operationalize the family's goals around confronting antisemitism with bold, creative, efficient, and effective tactics, with the highest professional ethical and reputational standards
• Demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with high-level stakeholders, including senior executives, academic leaders, policymakers, and community influencers
• Knowledge of Private Family Foundation principals and concepts
• Must be hands-on, resourceful, nimble, and creative; have an active management and leadership approach
• Strong organizational skills with ability to adhere to fast-paced project timelines

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in collective impact, convening and leading other organizations towards common goals, developing funding partners and alliances
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Preferred experience in Philanthropy/Nonprofit administration and Startups
• Preferred experience or exposure to confronting antisemitism
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to address challenges with creative problem solving and maintain high performance levels in a rapidly evolving work environment
• High emotional intelligence and excellent relationship building skills
• Preferred experience preparing and administering budgets
• Ability to interface with sensitive information ethically and responsibly
• Strong organizational skills with ability to adhere to fast-paced project timelines

Travel

• Approximately 30%

Salary Range

• $80,000 - $100,000 annually

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package that includes superior medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability coverage, sick pay, generous vacation and holiday allowances, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Compensation details: 80000-100000 Yearly Salary

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