Community Planning

POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Planning

DEPARTMENT: Impact

REPORTS TO: Chief Impact + Strategy Officer

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITES: Community Impact Committee (and subcommittees)

POSITION SUMMA

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JewishColumbus is the only organization in Columbus solely focused on meeting the diverse needs of our Jewish community. As our community grows and evolves, so must our strategy for investing community-raised funds. The Director of Community Planning plays a critical leadership role in shaping how these dollars are strategically directed to create meaningful, measurable impact. This leader will oversee planning efforts to ensure every investment aligns with community priorities and delivers clear outcomes – and manages one direct report, Community Investment Specialist – who supports this work. In partnership with colleagues and stakeholders, the Director will also develop compelling impact metrics and stories—tools that will enable our marketing team to effectively demonstrate the value and results of our work to both the community and our dono

rs.

ESSENTIAL FUNC

TIONS

COMMUNITY INVES

TMENT Oversee and implement JewishColumbus’ new investment strategy & pr

ocess.Communicate funding decisions and requirements to all recip

ients.Approve all community investment pay

ments.Develop and evaluate metrics that help JewishColumbus and Partner Agencies assess current conditions, track progress, and adjust outputs to achieve desired out

comes.Utilize these metrics to better clarify JewishColumbus’s distinct community i

mpact.Provide information to Marketing and Development Teams to show impact of community invest

ments.Stay abreast of current and emerging trends that impact the Jewish community and help develop appropriate and timely strategies in res

ponse.Develop trusting partnerships with key stakeholders including convening partners, building coalitions, forging common agendas, organizing community awareness, and leveraging reso

urces.Explore innovative and nontraditional approaches to investing in the community to maximize impact and meet evolving

needs.Work closely with Community Impact Committee (CIC) Chair and JewishColumbus leadership to design the annual framework for partner conversa

tions.

MEMBER OF IMPAC

T TEAM: Contribute to a collaborative team environment and culture, working with team members to support one another’s

success.Create professional growth and development opportunities for direct

reports.Contribute to and/or lead special projects that advance the goals of the Community Impact team and support the broader mission of JewishC

olumbus.Educate the community about the work of JewishColumbus and Community Impa

ct team.Engage in relevant professional development training and networking opport

unities.Effectively use CRC, Foundations Clouds, Excel, and other relevant technology and data analytics tools to manage, share, and strategically analyze info

rmation.Serve as a liaison between specific community agencies and the Community Impa

ct team.Maintain and expand the network of social sector professional connections and draw on their expertise to inform work at JewishC

olumbus.

Attend JewishColumbus and Partner Agency events when app

ropriate.Create an environment grounded in uncompromising excellence that encourages curiosity, anticipates needs, fosters kindness, supports thoughtful implementation and reflection, and drives meaningful results—while honoring commitments and thinking beyond

oneself.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES &

amp; SKILLSDemonstrated excellence in communication, organization, interpersonal relationships, and the ability to navigate complex political and diplomatic e

nvironmentsStrong research and data analysis skills, with experience developing, interpreting, and applying metrics to inform deci

sion-makingAbility to develop trust and consensus-building with strategic partners – staff, volunteers, Board Members, partner agencies, and key st

akeholders.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a proven ability to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including lay and professional leaders, donors, and communi

ty members.Protects the JewishColumbus brand, promoting its relevance and statute to the greatest exten

t possible.Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of JewishColumbus and the Jewish

community. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic e

nvironment.Strategic thinker with the ability to lead others through effective planning processes and guide strategy development toward impactfu

l outcomes.Maintains the highest level of confidentiality while building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues across the org

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nization. REQUIRED QUA

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IFICATIONS College Degre

e required Master’s Degree or comparable graduate degree in public administration, non-profit, strategy. or related fiel

d preferredMinimum 8 years of experience in direct management of employees

and teams.Strong understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of Columbus, OH, with knowledge of the Jewish communit

y preferredWillingness to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.