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Salary Survey 2017: Naomi Adler Of The Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, PA Category: Federation Naomi Adler CEO Founded 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia serves the sixth-largest U.S. Jewish community. It has established a number of campaigns, including Operation Moses, which helped with the resettlement of Ethiopian Jews in Israel in 1984-85, in support of its mission to…
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Salary Survey 2017: Scott Kaufman Of The Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Category: Federation Scott Kaufman CEO The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit aims to address needs of, mobilize and enrich the Detroit Jewish community of nearly 100,000. Through its annual campaign, it funds 18 social service agencies and Jewish schools as well as international programs. Organization Website…
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Salary Survey 2017: Steven Wernick Of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Steven Wernick Executive VP & CEO Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
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How Much Are Jewish Federation Leaders Making?
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…
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Salary Survey 2017: David Harris Of The American Jewish Committee
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…
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Salary Survey 2017: Shoham Nicolet Of The Israeli-American Council
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…
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Salary Survey 2017: Mark Hetfield Of HIAS
HIAS Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Mark Hetfield President & CEO HIAS, founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, supports refugees around the world. It is the Jewish nonprofit that supports refugees around the world. Founded in 1881, HIAS has helped generations of Jews immigrate to the United States and adapt…
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Salary Survey 2017: Jonah Pesner Of Religious Action Center
Religious Action Center Location: Washington, DC Category: Religion or Education Jonah Pesner Director Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
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How Much Do Jewish Advocacy And Public Service Leaders Make?
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…
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Salary Survey 2017: Eric Goldstein Of UJA Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York
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…
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Salary Survey 2017: Janice Weinman Of Hadassah
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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