The Events Manager plays a key role in advancing Foundation for Jewish Camp’s (FJC) mission by leading the planning, coordination, and execution of the organization’s events and convenings. This role ensures that all events, including flagship gatherings such as Leaders Assembly, professional convenings, and other organizational programs, reflect FJC’s culture of excellence, creativity, and hospitality. The Events Manager directly oversees a portfolio of major FJC events while supporting teams across the organization in planning and executing additional programs and gatherings. By developing strong systems, tools, and training, the Events Manager ensures that every FJC event, whether centrally managed or department-led, upholds high standards for quality, warmth, and inclusivity, creating meaningful experiences that embody the spirit of Jewish camp. Working collaboratively with teams across the organization, as well as FJC’s development and operations teams, the Events Manager oversees logistics, contracts, vendor relationships, and budgets to ensure seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Event Planning & Management
• Based on a comprehensive understanding of FJC’s organizational priorities and departmental needs, determine which events are directly managed by the Events Manager and which are supported through staff guidance and oversight. Establish clear parameters for event ownership, coordination, and support to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.

• Lead the planning and execution of FJC’s signature events, including the biennial Leaders Assembly, ensuring all aspects, such as content, logistics, and participant experience, are coordinated with excellence.

• Oversee event timelines, manage vendors, and coordinate internal teams to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.

• Manage event budgets, including revenue and expenses, ensuring fiscal accuracy and accountability.

• Develop and maintain FJC’s master calendar of events, programs, and activities, and monitor partner organization calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts.

• Serve as lead staff for designated events, overseeing all logistics such as transportation, venue selection, hotel management, food and beverage, audio/visual, and speaker coordination.

• Support staff in executing events where this role is not the lead, providing consultation, resources, and oversight on logistics and event management best practices.

Systems & Process Development
• Establish and refine event planning processes and operational protocols to ensure consistency and efficiency across FJC events.

• Develop budgetary guidelines and standard operating procedures for event planning, vendor management, and contract review.

• Research and recommend event locations, negotiate and confirm contracts for meeting sites, hotels, catering, and group travel within approved budgets.

• Conduct site inspections and oversee vendor relationships to ensure service quality and adherence to FJC standards.

Internal Collaboration & Capacity Building
• Partner with the Development team to support sponsorship and fundraising efforts related to events.

• Collaborate with teams across the organization to conceptualize and deliver high-quality event content aligned with FJC’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Model and reinforce a culture of hospitality and excellence across all events, ensuring that staff and participants alike experience a sense of welcome and belonging.

• Train and guide FJC staff in on-site event management, vendor relations, and participant service protocols.

• Develop tools and training to support staff in planning and executing smaller-scale events with creativity, consistency, and attention to detail.

Operational Oversight & Continuous Improvement
• Act as a liaison between vendors, internal teams, and external partners to ensure operational clarity and responsiveness.

• Review and process vendor contracts and payments, ensuring all billing is accurate and timely.

• Identify opportunities to enhance FJC’s event experiences through innovation, technology, and improved processes.

• Maintain a strong customer service and hospitality orientation, ensuring every event reflects warmth, professionalism, and care for participants.

Jewish camps transform the Jewish future—developing engagement, strengthening identity, and creating an enduring and irreplaceable connection to Jewish community. Foundation for Jewish Camp grows, supports, and strengthens the Jewish camp movement, so camps can deliver exceptional experiences for their campers, staff, families, and communities — engaging them in lifelong, joyful Judaism.Leveraging more than $20 million of philanthropic giving annually, FJC scales programs and resources to benefit more than 300 Jewish day and overnight camps across North America.

The Position

The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) will play a pivotal role in accelerating FJC’s growth and advancing its impact across the field of Jewish camp. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CIO will provide vision, oversight, and strategic direction for all programmatic work, including training, grantmaking, research, and network engagement.

Leading a team of nearly two dozen professionals across multiple locations, the CIO will ensure achievement of the organization’s desired impact by driving innovation, advancing the core strategic priorities—Advancing the Business of Camp, Building Jewish Learners and Leaders, and Championing Jewish Camp—overseeing implementation and evaluation of the new strategic direction. The CIO will also oversee field evaluation and impact measurement, convene and engage field leadership, and evaluate and manage strategic partnerships and opportunities to strengthen the field. The CIO will play a key role in cultivating and sustaining external relationships, representing FJC with knowledge, passion, and integrity to funders, partners, and stakeholders. With a strong focus on innovation, evaluation, and organizational learning, the CIO will help shape FJC’s programmatic vision, build capacity across the sector, and ensure FJC continues to deliver meaningful and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development

Design and implement fundraising strategies to achieve annual and long-term goals.
Cultivate donor relationships with alumni, families, and foundations.
Lead grant writing, reporting, and new funding research.
Manage major fundraising campaigns (Giving Tuesday, Year-End) and capital campaigns.
Oversee donor database (DonorPerfect) and ensure timely acknowledgments.
Collaborate with Finance to track and report fundraising performance.
Serve as the staff liaison for the Perlman Camp Alumni Association.
Plan and execute the annual Summer Auction.

Marketing, Communications & Events

Lead integrated marketing campaigns (digital, print, social).
Develop content that reflects the camp’s mission and impact.
Oversee brand identity and promotional materials.
Manage newsletters, website updates, and the Perlman Canteen (merch store).
Summer-Specific
Lead promotion and logistics for Kibbutz Weekend, Pio Day, Alumni Weekend, and Family Camp.
Oversee Alumni Weekend and Family Camp planning and execution.
Direct summer auction planning and social media hobbies.