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About the Role

The Manager, Leadership Development is a new role responsible for designing, facilitating, and executing programs that engage the next generation of Jewish philanthropic leaders. This person will identify, cultivate, and recruit emerging leaders, facilitate cohort-based leadership experiences, and serve as the primary liaison to national partner organizations. The role requires exceptional group facilitation skills, strong program design abilities, comfort with philanthropy and fundraising, and the genuine ability to build relationships with emerging donors and leaders.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for identifying and engaging emerging Jewish philanthropic leaders ages 30–50.
Serve as a connector across the Federation's leadership programs, matching individuals to the pathway that best fits their interests and readiness.
Build and maintain relationships with emerging leaders across the Federation ecosystem.
Identify, cultivate, and recruit prospective participants for Federation leadership programs and national opportunities.
Staff the Next Gen Engagement Task Force: drive day-to-day coordination, action planning, and follow-through.
Maintain Salesforce to track engagement touchpoints, pipeline status, and alumni relationships.
Partner with Federation philanthropy teams to connect program participants and alumni to Federation giving opportunities.
Facilitate the Young Jewish Fund (YJF), managing recruitment, session and event facilitation, grantmaking, and gift tracking.
Design and facilitate 1–2 pop-up giving circles per year.
Co-design and facilitate cohort-based leadership programs.
Design and facilitate immersive programming, including domestic and international travel.
Evaluate program effectiveness continuously using participant feedback and outcomes data.
Manage the day-to-day program budget and track expenditures.
Serve as the Federation's primary liaison to JFNA Young Leadership Cabinet.
Build and steward the Federation's relationship with the Wexner Heritage Foundation.
Maintain relationships with JFNA national programs including Women's Philanthropy.
Collaborate with the Integrated Philanthropy and Events teams to design and execute engagement opportunities.

Requirements

Genuine relationship-builder with the warmth and credibility to connect with individuals ages 30–50.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be comfortable with public speaking.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously without losing quality.
Experience with or strong familiarity with the Jewish communal ecosystem.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel two to three times per year, including to international destinations.
Demonstrated expertise in group facilitation.
Strong program design skills, with experience building or co-building cohort-based or experiential programs.
Familiarity with JFNA national programs: Young Leadership Cabinet, Wexner Heritage, Women’s Philanthropy, and related offerings.
Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
Background in adult education, Jewish education, or organizational development.
Experience working with volunteer committees or lay leader-driven groups.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging within Jewish communal life.
Access to reliable transportation for evening and weekend program events across the Bay Area.

Skills

Group facilitation
Program design
Relationship building
Public speaking
Organizational skills
Project management
Salesforce
Adult education
Jewish education
Organizational development

Location

Bay Area

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3–5 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays (including Jewish)
Retirement plan

About the Company

As the largest funder of Jewish causes in California, the Jewish Federation Bay Area connects donors, changemakers, and community partners to build a thriving, resilient future.
The Federation serves as a trusted partner and advisor for those seeking to make an impact today while shaping a better tomorrow.
We invest in education, social services, and security while mobilizing crisis relief worldwide.
With over a century of leadership, we empower individuals and families to give strategically, building a thriving and resilient future for generations to come.
Whether strengthening Jewish life in the Bay Area, safeguarding communities worldwide, or ensuring a safe and democratic Israel, we empower people to take meaningful action that echoes for generations.

Equal Opportunity

The Federation views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a company culture where everyone can thrive.
We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible talent pool to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
The Jewish Federation Bay Area is an equal opportunity employer.