Jewish Community Foundation - San Diego

Community

• Increase philanthropy and endowments by enhancing donors’ trust in the long-term stability of organizations with strong governance practices

• Provide a forum for collaboration among community organizations and strengthen the leadership of the entire community

• Engage experienced, respected community leaders to share their talents and experiences to benefit the community

Board

• Advance board effectiveness and potential for high-impact results through the knowledge and application of best practices in board governance

• Promote transparency and accountability by providing appropriate and accurate information

• Build inspired, passionate, productive boards and improve the quality of board service so it is worthwhile and enriching for members; establish board succession planning

• Recruit, hire and evaluate competent, effective top professionals to lead organizations

Staff

• Enhance the quality of professional leadership through increased knowledge and application of best practices in management

• Strengthen the partnership between board and professional staff and empower the team to move the organization to its next level

• Establish a framework for hiring and supporting professional staff and for effective succession planning

• Design appropriate evaluation and measurement tools and provide guidance for organizations to institute them