CANDIDATE PROFILE
POSITION TITLE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PRIMARY LOCATION
JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LOS ANGELES CREATED FOR LOS ANGELES, CA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
About Los Angeles
About the Search Process
Application Link
about Jewish Big Brothers BiG Sisters of 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.
our mission
The mission of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles is to assist youth in achieving their full potential through innovative, impactful mentorship programs.
MENTORING
This program connects caring adult mentors with Jewish youth through meaningful 1-to-1 relationships. For more than 100 years, the program has provided children with additional guidance, encouragement, and support to help them reach their full potential. Mentors and families receive ongoing agency support, while both “Bigs” and “Littles” benefit from experiences that inspire confidence, growth, and connection.
what we do & WHO WE SERVE
CAMP BOB WALDORF
Camp Bob Waldorf provides a fun, safe, and nurturing camp experience where youth can build confidence, develop new skills, and create lasting friendships. Serving more than 1,200 children each year, the Camp is grounded in the core values of Community, Inclusion, Identity, and Respect. The Camp offers both a pluralistic Jewish Cultural Session and non-sectarian programs for underserved youth in grades 2–12.
College Access + Success
College Access & Success is comprised of the Erwin Rautenberg College Guidance Program and the JBBBSLA Scholarship Programs. The Rautenberg College Guidance Program provides free 1-on-1 guidance from professional college counselors. JBBBSLA also provides several unique scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in JBBBSLA programs and are pursuing higher education, at a four-year university or trade school. Since 1999, more than $4.4 million in scholarships have been awarded.
Position Overview
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.
First Year GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Organizational Strategy/Strategic Planning
Greater Community Engagement, Awareness, and Advocacy
Number of Families Served
Operations and Infrastructure
New Donor Relationships
Board Recruiting and Development
Organizational Culture
Develop and implement a clear strategic plan that aligns the Board, leadership team, and staff around organizational priorities, growth goals, and measurable outcomes.
Increase community visibility and engagement by strengthening relationships with donors, community organizations, schools, synagogues, and strategic partners.
Strengthen fundraising and financial sustainability by diversifying revenue streams, cultivating major donors and foundation relationships, and building long-term strategy.
Expand community impact by increasing mentor matches, serving more youth and families, and making camp and scholarship opportunities more accessible.
Foster a positive and collaborative work culture.
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.
roles & responsibilities
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, andensure 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. Support ongoing Board development and engagement
qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, education, public administration, social services, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience, including significant operational and organizational management responsibilities, preferably within a nonprofit, youth-serving, educational, camp, or mission-driven organization.
Demonstrated success leading, scaling, or improving organizational programs and operations, with a strong track record of driving measurable growth, participation, engagement, and service outcomes.
Proven executive leadership experience, including building and managing high-performing teams, developing leadership talent, and creating a strong organizational culture.
Strong operational and financial management skills, including budgeting, resource allocation, organizational planning, and efficiency.
Demonstrated fundraising and donor engagement experience, including cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors, foundations, community partners, and volunteers.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to serve as a compelling ambassador for the organization across philanthropic, community, and professional audiences.
Results-oriented and highly accountable leader with a collaborative management style, strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire confidence and alignment among staff, Board members, donors, and community stakeholders.
Familiarity with the Los Angeles nonprofit and philanthropic landscape and/or the Jewish community is helpful, though not required.
A deep commitment to the mission and core values of JBBBSLA.
compensation & benefits
The salary range is $295,000 – $325,000. Benefits include:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid life insurance plus optional disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and retirement savings plan (403(b)) with employer match
Generous paid time off, holidays, and employee assistance/wellness programs.
Since the organization is part of the greater Jewish Community, in addition to the normal federal and state holidays, the agency recognizes many of the major Jewish holidays.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. JBBBS promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.
the ideal candidate
JBBBSLA has reached an exciting moment in its already rich history. With more than a century of impact, a strong financial foundation, a deeply engaged donor community, and three transformative programs that change young lives, the organization is exceptionally well positioned for its next chapter of growth. The ideal candidate will see this opportunity as more than a leadership role, but as a chance to build upon a remarkable legacy and create meaningful, lasting impact.
The next CEO of JBBBSLA is a relationship-driven leader who makes donors feel like partners, staff feel valued, and young people feel like the priority that they are. They build trust quickly and authentically, combining strong interpersonal skills with sound judgment, operational excellence, and a deep sense of accountability.
Operationally, the successful candidate brings significant experience leading complex, mission-driven organizations, ideally in youth development, mentoring, camping, education, or human services. They understand how to navigate multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and diverse funding streams while maintaining focus on mission and outcomes. They appreciate the important role Jewish values and community play in shaping the organization’s work and can engage effectively with families, volunteers, supporters, and partners from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Familiarity with the Los Angeles philanthropic and nonprofit landscape is a significant advantage, as is the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships across the region.
Most importantly, the next CEO is a strategic and forward-looking leader who recognizes JBBBSLA’s unique strengths and is energized by the opportunity to amplify them. They are excited by the organization's potential, committed to expanding its impact, and eager to help shape an ambitious and inspiring future.
ABOUT THE Los ANgeles REGION
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles serves one of the most vibrant and diverse metropolitan regions in the country. The greater Los Angeles area is home to a broad network of professionals, educators, philanthropists, and community organizations committed to youth development, mentorship, and social impact. As a global center for entertainment, media, healthcare, education, technology, and nonprofit leadership, Los Angeles offers access to a highly engaged donor base and volunteer community. Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse regions in the world, home to more than 10 million residents representing a wide range of cultures, ethnicities, languages, and backgrounds.
Los Angeles County is one of the most geographically diverse and expansive regions in the United States, encompassing a complex landscape of coastal plains, inland valleys, rolling hills, and rugged mountain ranges. The county stretches from the Pacific coastline to vast interior valleys and desert edges, with major mountain systems such as the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains shaping both its physical environment and patterns of development. Interwoven throughout the region are densely populated urban centers, suburban communities, and natural open spaces that together define Southern California’s unique character. Despite environmental challenges including earthquakes, wildfires, drought, and mudslides, Los Angeles County has evolved into a global center of commerce, entertainment, transportation, and culture. Its growth has been fueled by a combination of economic opportunity, international migration, and an enduring reputation for favorable climate, outdoor living, and cultural innovation.
Located in West Los Angeles, JBBBSLA operates in a particularly important and influential part of the region for nonprofit and community engagement efforts. Communities including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, and Playa Vista are known for their strong philanthropic culture, active volunteerism, and concentration of professionals in entertainment, technology, finance, and healthcare.
Envision Consulting has been exclusively retained by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles to conduct the search for their incoming Chief Executive Officer We follow a comprehensive and structured approach that begins with a needs assessment to understand the organization's position and culture We source candidates using various strategies, such as leveraging networks, industry-specific databases, and targeted research. Our interviews are designed to assess qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
After two stages of interviews with Envision, we work with the organization's search committee to select the individuals they wish to meet and then curate that interview experience. We support the final selection process, including negotiation and offer formulation, and offer onboarding support to ensure a smooth leadership transition with a oneyear guarantee. To ensure candidate success, we offer ten (10) hours of executive coaching throughout the first year of employment.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities
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MATT KAMIN MANAGING PARTNER
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