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📣 Leading Edge is #hiring for Vice President, Advancement! Reporting to the President & CEO, this VP will be responsible for designing and implementing an ambitious multi-year resource development plan that advances Leading Edge’s mission, impact, and growth. If you are an entrepreneurial fundraising champion with 7+ years of experience creating and executing ambitious multi-year development strategies and annual fundraising plans, submit your application by July 25.

Leading Edge is #hiring a fundraising champion to serve as our first-ever Vice President, Advancement! Reporting to the President & CEO Gali Cooks, this VP will be responsible for designing and implementing an ambitious multi-year resource development plan that advances Leading Edge's mission, impact, and growth. This is a remote role with a preference for Chicago, offering a salary range of $140,000 to $165,000 and a start date of September 16, 2024. Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant professional experience. Apply by July 25, 2024.

Our grantee Leading Edge conducted new research specifically focused on Jewish nonprofit boards. This study looked into board effectiveness and governance in the Jewish nonprofit space compared to the broader nonprofit sector and provides actionable steps for Jewish nonprofits looking to improve their effectiveness and governance. https://lnkd.in/e73_cQWm

Meet Dr. Gary Hoberman, board secretary at Midwest Refuah Health Center. Gary is an alum of our Board Member Institute, which was the reimagined signature program of Boardified (powered by Leading Edge) and the premier volunteer leadership development program for board members of Jewish communal organizations. Gary shares his insights on essential leadership qualities for #Jewish #nonprofits, and the evolving future of #leadership. He also discusses challenges faced, the importance of strong governance, and the value of cohort connections. https://lnkd.in/gnCXyRt3

Here's what the Leading Edge team is learning about culture, executives, and boards this month. Check out Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2024 report, learn about the metrics that matter in nonprofits, the value of a racially diverse Jewish community, the steps to take to transform a difficult board into a dynamic one, and more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRbk56yr

Happy Independence Day!

Drawing on Rabbi Hillel’s teachings about caring for ourselves, others, and acting urgently, Leading Edge board member Robert Bank of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) urges us to take action to support vulnerable communities in the Global South, even amidst the challenges of rising antisemitism. Discover how our Jewish experiences of prejudice and exclusion have uniquely equipped us to answer this call: https://lnkd.in/ebzn5N-T

"As we continue to fight against the latest and dangerous surge of antisemitism while simultaneously building an inclusive society for all, we must be careful that we do not end up aiding those who are advocating our continued exclusion." In this new article, Leading Edge board member Yolanda Savage-Narva of Union for Reform Judaism and co-author Rabbi Jonah Pesner argue that contra DEI critics, DEI initiatives are vital to the Jewish community's security and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eCuqQPxM

In a time of polarization, workplace divisions about diversity, the Israel-Hamas War, and a divisive presidential election, many organizations "stay neutral" on controversial topics. In a new The Chronicle of Philanthropy article, Leading Edge's Seth Chalmer (Senior Director, Communications) argues that the problem arises when leaders and communications professionals embrace neutrality with unrealistic expectations, using it to hide from unavoidable problems or underrating its value. Here are five principles of #neutrality to help make the hard decisions about whether and when to take sides.

It’s that time of year again 🧡 We at Leading Edge believe that an organization-wide shutdown is the perfect way to encourage our employees to truly disconnect and recharge. When everyone takes a break together, no one feels left behind or overwhelmed by a backlog of work upon return. That's why we're excited to announce our annual week-long break in celebration of #July4th. Before we sign off on Friday, be sure to check out our video on the benefits of an organization-wide shutdown. We look forward to reconnecting with you on July 8. #WorkplaceWednesday #HappyFourth