The federation system encompasses hundreds of executives around the country. The Jewish Federation of North America designates 16 federations in the United States in a special “large city” category. Here’s financial information for those top agencies. How much are CEOs making at Jewish federations? Click on each entry for more information. Rank Executive Organization 2016…
American Jewish Committee Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service David Harris Executive Director The American Jewish Committee is one of the oldest and most influential Jewish advocacy organizations. Founded in 1906 by American Jews concerned by the pogroms aimed at Russian Jews, the group’s current mission is “to enhance the wellbeing of…
Israeli-American Council Location: Los Angeles, CA Category: Advocacy or Public Service Shoham Nicolet CEO Born out of a need to organize and engage the Israeli-American community, the Israeli Leadership Council (ILC) was founded in 2007. The founding group formulated the ILC’s 3 key pillars: to strengthen future generations of Israeli-Americans, The American Jewish community, and…
Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Location: Washington, DC Category: Advocacy or Public Service Michael Makovsky CEO & Executive Director The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs is a prominent conservative think tank concerned with American national security, cooperation with democratic allies and the relationship between Israel and the United States. Founded in 1976 in…
Torah U’Mesorah — National Society for Hebrew Day Schools Location: Brooklyn, NY Category: Religion or Education David Nojowitz National Director Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
The salaries for executives at Jewish public service and advocacy organizations cover a wide spectrum. Some are the highest-paid in the Jewish world, while others are the most modest earners we surveyed. Where do your favorite organizations rank? How much are CEOs making at Jewish not-for-profit public service and advocacy organizations? Click on each entry…
UJA Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Location: New York, NY Category: Federation Eric Goldstein CEO The UJA Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York was established in 1917. Close to 60,000 donors support the Federation, which provides services to 4.5 million people and is the largest local philanthropic organization in the world. It…
Hadassah Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Janice Weinman Executive Director & CEO Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest Jewish volunteer organization in America, and supports health education and advocacy, strengthened connections with Israel, and research and education initiatives. Founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, a staunch supporter…
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