Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ABOUT JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LOS ANGELES

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth achieve their full potential through mentorship, camp experiences, and educational support. Serving children and families from diverse backgrounds across Los Angeles, the organization delivers impact through three core program areas: one-to-one mentoring relationships that foster youth development and long-term success; Camp Bob Waldorf, a premier residential summer camp and year-round retreat center; and college access and scholarship programs that provide guidance, resources, and financial assistance to support higher education achievement.

Rooted in Jewish values of community, responsibility, and service, JBBBSLA combines direct service programming with an over 100-year legacy of philanthropy and volunteer engagement, and has reached over 40,000 children throughout its history. The organization is financially strong, with an annual operating budget of approximately $6 – $8 million, a substantial endowment, and an engaged donor base. Led by a senior leadership team of 6 who oversee development, mentoring services, camp operations, college scholarship & success programs and finance, JBBBSLA is well-positioned to continue expanding its impact on youth and families throughout the Los Angeles community, to ensure that no child is left behind.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the President of the Board and working closely with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of JBBBSLA, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, including strategic planning, strengthening organizational performance, expanding community impact, and fostering a positive and collaborative work culture. The CEO oversees all aspects of the organization, including mentoring services, Camp Bob Waldorf, college access and scholarship programs, fundraising, finance, and administration, while partnering closely with staff, donors, and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven, strategic, and relationship-oriented executive with a proven track record of leading complex nonprofit organizations through growth and innovation. They bring strong financial and operational acumen, an ability to build high-performing teams, and a collaborative leadership style grounded in integrity, inclusion, and transparency. An accomplished fundraiser and external ambassador, the next CEO excels at cultivating donor and community partnerships, engaging and inspiring the 47-member Board of Directors, and advancing organizational visibility and long-term impact. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful and decisive leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to enriching the lives of youth and families through mentorship, camp experience and programming, and community support.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Mission Impact

• Lead the development and execution of JBBBSLA’s strategic plan to advance the mission and expand its impact across mentoring, camp, and college access programs.
• Drive measurable growth in the number of mentoring matches, youth served, campers, and year-round camp leasing/revenue generating opportunities.
• Strengthen program quality and consistency across all service areas, ensuring alignment with measurable outcomes, participant success metrics, and organizational priorities.
• Establish and monitor dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness, operational performance, and organizational impact.
• Partner closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and mission alignment across the organization.

Operational Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Oversee day-to-day organizational operations, ensuring effective execution across programs, finance, administration, development, and camp operations.
• Review and analyze financial statements, budgets, explain variances, monitor cashflows, and identify opportunities to increase revenue and rationalize expenses.
• Implement data-driven management systems, AI reporting tools, and forecasting models to improve operational oversight, pacing, resource allocation, and decision-making.
• Strengthen organizational efficiency and cost management practices while maintaining high-quality service delivery and strong financial stewardship.
• Improve communication, coordination, and collaboration across departments to ensure alignment, cooperation, and organizational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering professional growth, transparency, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Build and sustain a positive organizational culture that emphasizes clarity, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Create an environment that supports employee engagement, strengthens staff morale, retention, leadership development, and mission-driven performance.
• Provide visible and accessible leadership across the organization, maintaining strong relationships with Board of Directors and key stakeholders.

Fundraising, Community Engagement & External Leadership

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, foundations, community leaders, and strategic partners to deepen engagement and expand organizational visibility.
• Partner closely with development leadership and the Board to grow philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor stewardship, and advance long-term fundraising strategy.
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships, community engagement, and external collaborations that support organizational growth and mission advancement.
• Increase visibility and support for JBBBSLA across the Jewish community, the broader nonprofit sector, and the Los Angeles philanthropic landscape.

Board Partnership & Governance

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee to support organizational strategy, governance, and long-term planning.
• Provide consistent and transparent reporting on organizational performance, including financial results, operational priorities, KPIs, and risk management.
• Partner with Board leadership to strengthen governance practices, support effective decision-making, and ensure alignment around organizational goals and priorities.
• Engage and leverage Board members as ambassadors, strategic advisors, and philanthropic partners in advancing JBBBSLA’s mission and growth objectives.

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