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New Search! CEO with The Arc of the South Shore

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The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new CEO. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive who is a tireless advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is based in Hingham, MA.

About The Arc of the South Shore:

Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has helped more than 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism, live their best lives and achieve high-quality outcomes. Their mission is to empower families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. With the support of their partners, they ensure that people with disabilities live healthy, safe, independent, and empowered lives. The Arc of the South Shore is $16M in operating budget, 200 employees, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers operating in 10 facilities across the south shore. Their primary service areas include Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth; they also have a presence throughout Greater Southeastern Massachusetts.  Learn more about The Arc of the South Shore here.

About the Opportunity:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Directors and provides leadership, direction and oversight focused on the achievement of agency goals and objectives. The CEO oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and finances including all business operations, human resource management, negotiations with funding sources, program management, regulatory compliance, fundraising, public relations, information technology and property management. The CEO will provide the leadership and executive management necessary to ensure the organization has proper operational controls, administration and reporting procedures, and complies with applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.

The CEO is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of policies and programs intended to improve the general welfare of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The CEO leads the planning, organizing, directing and coordination of staff programs and activities ensuring that objectives, goals, and the needs of the agency are successfully met, maintain effective relationships within the agency and with other organizations, both public and private, ensures that the needs of the individuals it serves are  met/exceeded, and that the organization is managed and operating in in accordance with the policies and objectives of the organization. n They will foster economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming, and continued growth of the agency.

The CEO manages the Executive Team, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Program Officer, and consultants, when applicable, for potential programs and operational areas.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities

  • Provides and demonstrates day to day leadership and management that exemplify the mission and core values of the agency.
  • Directs and oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and financial well-being to achieve stated goals and objectives while ensuring compliance and adherence with financial policies and procedures, maintaining internal fiscal control and monitoring the annual budget.
  • Spearheads development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes including workforce expansion and professional development, capital planning expenditures, and the development and implementation of new programs and services to meet emerging needs while ensuring that all business solutions are aligned with the agency’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Leads contract negotiations with local, state, and federal entities, and subcontracts/ services agreements with provider partners and managed care
  • Oversees the development, implementation and ongoing management of an internal quality enhancement process and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
  • Facilitates the ongoing development, review and monitoring of current policies, practices and procedures utilized in the delivery of services.
  • Plan, recommend (to the Board) and implement additional programs
  • Oversees a comprehensive fundraising strategy while also building and cultivating relationships with current and potential corporate, institutional, and individual donors to ensure ongoing support for the organization and programs.
  • Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong positive manner to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing updates to the Board of Directors on all important factors influencing the broad activities and outcomes of the agency.
  • Spearhead continued enhancement, development, communication, and execution of The Arc of the South Shore’s organizational strategies, ensuring the direction set by the Board is being followed and aligned with mission-driven outcomes.
  • In partnership with the Board, oversee development and implementation of a strategic budget that advances the organizational mission.
  • Provide the necessary staff support to The Arc of the South Shore’s Board and committees to enable them to work at optimum capacity.
  • A visible leader who takes interest and active participation in the agency’s activities and programs.

Advocacy

  • Direct efforts to enhance the visibility and presence of The Arc of the South Shore and its programs within the community and to increase public knowledge concerning the needs, rights, and abilities of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Direct the agency in its response to unmet needs and coordinate new initiatives forwarded by The Arc of the South Shore.
  • Lead the agency in developing projects that will assist in expanding its services to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and aid other community agencies in developing needed services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Establish a sound organizational network within the agency to enable the organization to meet broad advocacy responsibilities.

People and Culture Management

  • Motivates and leads a high-performing executive and senior management team, providing direct leadership to all senior staff for the agency’s major program and operational areas, including Residential, Early Intervention, Adult Family Care, Autism Resource Center, Community Based Day Supports, Employment, Day Habilitation, Personal Care Management, and as well as Fundraising, Finance, Human Resources, Clinical, and Quality Assurance.
  • Provide leadership and management as well as orientation of The Arc of the South Shore ‘s senior staff on agency-wide issues and coordination of interagency activity involving all departments and programs/activities.
  • Ensure agency-wide training objectives and conduct activities involving inter-departmental staff to foster a culture of learning and collaboration

Agency Planning

  • Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Partner with the Executive team and other senior leaders to ensure effective fiscal controls and financial monitoring; build relationships with potential funders and business partners to advance the collective work.
  • Monitor agency’s direct service programs to evaluate the program’s compliance with The Arc of the South Shore’s mission and philosophy.
  • Establish, with the Board and Executive team, the agency planning process, to ensure the agency establishes near- and long-term goals, objectives and priorities and an agency-wide strategic plan. Evaluate these plans on a regular basis to ensure progress and evaluate outcomes.

Liaison

  • Promote and maintain positive relationships with local and state officials, agency heads, community partners and stakeholders involved in direct or indirect service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensure the promotion of community program development.
  • Participate in professional membership organizations, community and state planning benefiting citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Interpret programs and policies of the agency to other agencies and groups in the community and assume leadership for Partner with nonprofits and community partners to build awareness and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Competencies

  • Mission-driven leadership
  • Strategic vision and planning
  • Financial stewardship
  • Program development and impact measurement
  • People and culture management
  • Fundraising and resource development
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant human service, social work, psychology, public health administration or related field (preferred) plus 10-15 years of relevant experience in non-profit management or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 15-20 years of relevant experience in non-profit management desired. At least 10 years of professional experience must be at a leadership level with broad areas of responsibility.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep experience and a successful track record of managing and leading a nonprofit organization with a focus on human services. Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, strongly desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable state and federal regulations, contracting processes, and compliance procedures.
  • Proven experience and ability in the following areas:
    • Administration and fiscal management
    • Strategic planning and management
    • Fundraising
    • Publicity/public relations
    • Advocacy/legislation/liaison with state agencies
    • Program Development
  • Critical thinker with strong decision-making skills
  • Exceptional problem solver, analytical thinker
  • Growth mindset
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • A natural relationship builder with both internal team and external stakeholders
  • Player/coach management style with keen interest in helping team members to continuously grow and learn
  • Proven ability to build and promote a strong, positive work culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Relentless pursuit of high-quality care, programs, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or a similar population).

The CEO role is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Board of Directors.

The typical work schedule is on-site Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00. Evening and weekend flexibility will be required for meetings and events. Local travel will be required.

The salary range for this opportunity is $200,000-$225,000 annually.

The Arc of the South Shore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Arc of the South Shore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the CEO search. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@pillarsearch.com. The application deadline is November 1, 2024.

No calls, please.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

 

 

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Search Success! Emma Concepcion Joins UTEC as Chief People Officer

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UTEC and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are excited to announce that, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, Emma Concepcion has joined UTEC as their new Chief People Officer.

Reporting to UTEC’s CEO, Emma will be responsible for leading UTEC’s people and talent strategies, managing and mitigating organizational risks, and continuing the development of their human resource-related strategies, policies, and procedures. She will be a strategic advisor to senior leadership on a variety of issues, including employee relations, leadership development, organizational culture, and talent management, and will be play a key leadership role in supporting UTEC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of management and embodying UTEC’s DEI vision in their work and workplace culture.

Emma joins UTEC from Bay Cove Human Services, where she was their Vice President of Human Resources and earlier was the organization’s Director of Human Resources. As a member of the Bay Cove leadership team, she established the workforce development team, was Co-Chair of the DEI committee, designed and implemented HR initiatives, enhanced staff retention and engagement, and aligned HR strategies with organizational objectives. While Emma was Bay Cove’s Vice President of Human Resources, the organization achieved recognition as one of Boston’s Top Places to Work for five consecutive years. Prior to her tenure in Human Resources at Bay Cove, Emma spent a decade as their Director of Housing. In addition to her human resources and human services expertise, Emma also has extensive mediation experience, as she spent several years participating in court mediation and mediation training as a member of the Harvard University Mediation Program, handling cases related to civil, housing, and harassment prevention orders.

About UTEC: UTEC is a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults. The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of their educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social enterprise/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts in the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

Last year, UTEC served over 600 young adults including a range of outreach activities, and approximately 150 young adults intensively through their comprehensive program. During this fiscal year, 75% of young adults at UTEC avoided arrest. With over 20 years of experience, UTEC is a catalyst, innovating in the way they serve young adults (ages 17-25) who are criminally and/or gang involved in Massachusetts’ Merrimack Valley. Learn more about UTEC at https://utecinc.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Chief People Officer with UTEC

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Pillar Search is honored to partner with UTEC on the search for their new Chief People Officer (CPO). This role is hybrid and based in their office in Lowell, MA. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional with experience building a strong organizational culture, scaling growing organizations, and who shares UTEC’s commitment to diversity and social justice.

ABOUT UTEC

UTEC is a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults. The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of their educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social enterprise/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts in the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

Last year, UTEC served over 600 young adults including a range of outreach activities, and approximately 150 young adults intensively through their comprehensive program. During this fiscal year, 75% of young adults at UTEC avoided arrest. With over 20 years of experience, UTEC is a catalyst, innovating in the way they serve young adults (ages 17-25) who are criminally and/or gang involved in Massachusetts’ Merrimack Valley. Learn more about UTEC at https://utecinc.org.

UTEC values a strong, positive culture. Their organizational values are:

  • Assuming goodness behind everyone’s actions.
  • Show madd love, unconditionally accepting each person.
  • Offer everyone a clean slate, never giving up.
  • Carry out respectful curiosity, always seeking out moments to connect.
  • Be a sponge, actively seeking feedback.
  • Embody contagious passion in all they do.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Above all, the Chief People Officer will drive a joyful, mission-driven, and positive organizational culture!

The CPO is responsible for leading UTEC’s people and talent strategies, managing and mitigating organizational risks, and continuing the development of their human resource-related strategies, policies, and procedures. This role will be responsible for setting strategy, managing employee relations, workforce development, oversight of talent development and acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, staff and leadership training, policy development, benefits administration, and organizational compliance.

The CPO plays a key leadership role in supporting the agency’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of management and ensuring UTEC’ DEI vision is embodied in their work and workplace culture. This position acts as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on a variety of issues, including employee relations, leadership development, organizational culture, and talent management; therefore, strong expertise in executive-level management, communication, business process improvement, and DEI strategic planning with a social justice lens is required.

This position will report to UTEC’s incoming CEO.

The CPO will work to support and strengthen UTEC’s systems and culture with a customer service and growth mindset. They seek candidates with experience aligning their people and talent strategy to their business strategy. In addition, the CPO will bring expertise independently designing and executing human capital strategies and processes/process improvements across a large team, change management, leading an organization to implement new approaches to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to work across a dynamic and diverse set of relationships, managing complex and sensitive situations rounded in values and in accordance with HR best practices and the law. The PO will also focus on leading the administration of benefits, ensuring that he UTEC benefits continue to remain competitive and meet the needs of employees.

The new CPO will partner with Executive Management in fine-tuning a new performance management process and development of a system of alignment between compensation and performance management.

This role will lead and manage a talented team of HR professionals, including the Director of HR and HR Associate, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, annual review/goal setting, and serving as a strategic thought partner. This role will also oversee, as needed, recruitment consultants.

THE IDEAL CPO CANDIDATE

UTEC is seeking a values-driven CPO with experience as a senior organizational leader in human resources and recruitment with a strong background in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work, preferably in the nonprofit sector. The ideal CPO candidate will possess the following experiences and attributes:

  • Experience leading the HR function with a focus on employee experience.
  • Strong knowledge of current HR best practices, laws, and trends.
  • Deep understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and restorative justice as a steppingstone to transformative justice., the nuances of the topics aligned with it, and creating DEI initiatives.
  • Experience building inclusive and engaged workplaces, and cultural awareness and sensitivity with a lens on racial, gender, sexual identity, class, and all forms of oppression.
  • Ability to deal with conflict effectively and to manage difficult employee relations situations confidently and calmly.
  • A collaborative, influential, goal-oriented, and coaching focused style of leadership with direct reports, peers, employees, and leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to cultural, administrative, and organizational challenges.
  • A track record of successful change management.
  • Experience creating and/or implementing leadership development programs.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • A big-picture thinker who recognizes the impact of decisions and actions on the entire organization. Exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
  • Desire to be part of hardworking, collaborative, fun, and values-driven team.
  • At least 7 years of progressive human resources experience, with at least 3-5 years at the management/director level, and proven experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on transformative and social justice.
  • Bachelors/Masters degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for the CPO role is $130,000-$150,000 annually. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in UTEC’s office in Lowell, MA.

UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard for all new employees and week of agency-wide closure between the Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an annual cost of living increase, 457(b)-retirement plan, and up to $4,000 per employee of professional development support annually. With time, benefits increase to 6 weeks of vacation, increased coverage of health and dental insurance costs, and availability for a 3-week sabbatical.

UTEC stresses the importance of work-life balance and offers several wellness opportunities including additional time off (i.e., for the past two years they have closed at 3:00 p.m. on summer Fridays), an employee assistance program, down payment assistance for first-time home buyers, parental leave, bereavement support, and unlimited free coffee!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

UTEC is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. You can read more about their commitment to diversity at https://utecinc.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

TO APPLY

UTEC’s Chief People Officer search is being managed by Pillar Search & HR Consulting. Please submit your materials via the UTEC website at https://utecinc.applytojob.com/apply/R0J0CAPtZY/Chief-People-Officer

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Search Success: Sher Omerovic Named JVS’ New Chief Program Officer!

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JVS Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, the appointment of Sher Omerovic to the position of Chief Program Officer.

This is a well-deserved promotion from Sher’s most recent role with JVS as Senior Vice President of Programs. Sher joined JVS in 2016.

Reporting to JVS’ CEO, Kira Khazatsky, Sher will lead the core of JVS’ work – the development, quality, and delivery of JVS’s services. Sher will provide strategic leadership to the programmatic Vice President team to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and goals, and support and develop the programmatic VP team to achieve programmatic outcomes. She will collaborate with other principal executives to ensure long-term strategic planning and board management align with the organization’s mission and goals.

Sher brings extensive program, workforce development and leadership experience to the Chief Program Officer role. Prior to JVS, she worked at the Fish Family Foundation, where she developed and implemented a statewide citizenship initiative partnering with multiple community organizations, immigration attorneys, and volunteers to organize large-scale citizenship events across the commonwealth, and held roles in immigration and employment with Catholic Charities of Boston and in grants with United Way. Sher earned her master’s degree in nonprofit project management from Northeastern University and her bachelor’s degree in international relations and modern languages from Beloit College.

About JVS Boston: For 80 years, JVS has helped tens of thousands of individuals with barriers to economic success secure financial independence through training, education, and employment services.  As the largest provider of adult education and workforce development services in the region, JVS is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, and is a key part of the poverty alleviation strategy for the greater-Boston area.  In order to reach people in need of assistance on their pathway to meaningful employment and financial independence, JVS targets most of its services to low-income individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and to low-wage workers in need of career advancement services.  Many have multiple support needs ranging from limited English proficiency and lack of education to disabilities, criminal records, lack of childcare and transportation.  JVS operates on annual budget of more than $15 million, of which is derived equally from public and private sources. For more information, please visit www.jvs-boston.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Alia Peera Joins Aim High as Director of Partnerships!

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Aim High and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Alia Peera to the position of Director of Partnerships. Alia joined the organization on July 17, 2023.

Alia will be a great addition to the team, advancing Aim High’s mission and vision forward with energy and passion. Alia’s background includes building deep relationships with partners and donors, working with educational partners and school districts, expanding nonprofits into new regions, and project management.

Most recently, Alia served as the Regional Partner for Northern California at Wildflower Foundation and previously as the Managing Director of System Partnerships at The Achievement Network. She is currently a member of the Nexus Fellowship Cohort with The Equity Lab.

Alia lives in the Bay Area and is a graduate of the University of Southern California. She will be based in the Aim High’s San Francisco office.

About Aim High: Aim High embraces the raw beauty of early adolescence by focusing on middle school (ages of 11 to 14), a vital stage of maturation. It is also critical to educational trajectories: improving the college and career readiness skills students possess by eighth grade has the largest impact on high school graduates’ ultimate level of college and career readiness – even more than any single high school-level enhancement. Summer programs are particularly effective in mitigating the inequity caused by systemic barriers in education. Despite its importance, just 1.1% of the 5.5 million middle school students from low-income communities nationwide have access to free summer enrichment programs. Aim High’s multi-year, five-week summer program combines pedagogical rigor with emotional depth to ignite the boundless potential within young people navigating systemic barriers. They envision every middle school student having access to joyful summer learning, inspired and innovative teachers, and the support they need to succeed in school and life. Aim High was founded on the belief that every student has the right to a quality education. In 1986 they launched at one site in San Francisco with just 50 students. Over the last 35 years, they have expanded across the Bay Area in every direction, as far as Napa and Tahoe-Truckee. Along the way, their transformative summer enrichment program has empowered thousands of middle schoolers from low-income neighborhoods, igniting their love of learning and yielding real results – 98% of Aim High alumni graduate and go on to college. Learn more at https://aimhigh.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. Pillar’s founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Bree Arsenault Joins the Maine Community Foundation as Vice President of Philanthropy!

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Maine Community Foundation and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Bree Arsenault to the position of Vice President of Philanthropy. Bree joined the organization in June, 2023.

She will lead the foundation’s development department in all new fund and donor acquisitions to drive the organization’s mission to build a better Maine.

Bree joins Maine Community Foundation from the Clinton Foundation, where she was the Senior Director, Development & Philanthropy. Previously, Bree was with Teach for America and The Kennedy Center. Bree is a resident of Maine. She earned her M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and her bachelor’s degree in music and chemistry from Middlebury College. She has held a variety of volunteer roles, including on the Board of Directors of 1% for the Plant.

About Maine Community Foundation: The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, please visit https://www.mainecf.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston (with roots in Maine!), Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. Pillar’s founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Jonathan Karron Joins Sandy Hook Promise as Vice President of Marketing!

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Sandy Hook Promise and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Karron to the position of Vice President of Marketing. Jonathan joined the organization on May 22, 2023.

As Vice President of Marketing, Jonathan will leverage his extensive background in brand building, fundraising, and marketing fundamentals to support Sandy Hook Promise, a fast-growing organization that is making a difference and saving the lives of young people. Jonathan will be leading a highly skilled department that is responsible for development, planning and execution of all SHP brand marketing, internal and external communications, media and public relations, web content and digital marketing management, collateral, and graphic design. The team has won two Emmy awards for “Outstanding Commercial” and countless Cannes Lions, Effies, Webby Awards, and other recognitions.

Most recently, Jonathan was the Chief Marketing Officer of V Foundation, a nonprofit that funds cancer research. Prior leadership roles in the nonprofit sector include Vice President, Digital Marketing and Revenue at American Cancer Society and National Vice President, Brand and Digital Strategy at Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Earlier in his career, Jonathan held marketing leadership roles with Herschend Family Entertainment marketing theme parks and attractions including Dollywood and Silver Dollar City and at Turner Broadcasting, working on flagship brands such as Turner Classic Movies, TNT, and TBS. Jonathan has also been an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University since 2010.

Jonathan earned his MBA with a focus on marketing from Georgia State University and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from University of Maryland. Jonathan’s current volunteer roles include the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta,; Leadership Atlanta; Action Cycling Atlanta, where he formerly served as Board President; and CHRIS 180, where he serves on the marketing and advisory committees. He resides in Atlanta, GA.

About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the life-saving, evidence-informed “Know the Signs” prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships. SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. For more information about Sandy Hook Promise, please visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.