JFSA Appoints Senior Management Consultant
Jewish Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Fruchter as Senior Management Consultant. Richard began working in this position January 7th, and will be leading JFSA during this period of transition, while the ED Search Committee continues its efforts in identifying candidates and hiring of the long-term Executive Director.
“We are pleased to welcome Richard, who not only brings with him tremendous experience and a proven track record in not-for-profit organizations in Jewish communities in North America, but also has a thorough knowledge of our Jewish Community, having served as the Senior Management Consultant of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver from 2013-2014”, says Board Chair, Joel Steinberg.
“Richard will support the agency with his extensive knowledge in areas of finance, fundraising, communications, Board governance, and human resources – initiatives that were identified in our strategic plan. Prior to his tenure in Vancouver he was the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and, over the last 30 years, he has been in top executive positions with Federations, Talmud Torah, and other general community organizations in Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Tucson, AZ.”
“It’s an exciting time at the JFSA as we build for the future” responded Richard. “I will be playing a strategic and advisory role with the Board and Staff to help JFSA continue to transform the lives of individuals and families, through quality services and innovative programming. The last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to visit some of our programs, see their impact, and learn more about how we respond to evolving community needs. I found our staff to be dedicated and committed professionals – passionately working day in and day out to care for their clients. Our board and volunteers are talented and willingly share their wisdom and resources to provide for our community’s welfare. During this transition, I look forward to having renewed and fresh conversations with our community members, leaders, and donors about how JFSA can even more effectively service our community.”
