Emerging Leaders at JFS brings together young socially-minded Jewish professionals to support the many programs and services of JFS. Members contribute creative problem solving and professional skills while enhancing their own professional experiences.

By taking responsibility for the social issues affecting our community, and empowering each other to make a difference, Emerging Leaders at JFS is leading Jewish Family Service into the future.

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How It Works
Commitment and Benefits
Leadership Connections
Calendar of Events

How Does it Work?
Members participate in meetings and events, which vary in theme and structure—from strategic planning meetings and leadership trainings, to JFS volunteer projects and socially-responsible fundraising events. The diversity of opportunities and flexibility of involvement allows members to have a broad and multifaceted impact on JFS and the community as a whole. Members develop lifelong friendships, professional and business relationships, and play a meaningful role in addressing the needs of our community.

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What are the Commitments and Benefits of Joining?
Emerging Leaders at JFS offers flexible participation in community service projects, leadership development trainings, networking, and fundraising events. Members are able to participate in a variety of capacities, depending on their schedules.

Emerging Leaders support JFS by donating at least $360 per household.  Leaders are encouraged to participate in a variety of capacities, including:  

• Attending quarterly planning meetings
• Choosing to serve on the following subcommittees: Community Service, Event Planning, Golf Tournament, and/or Leadership Connections
• Attending 1-2 JFS Board meetings each year
• Attending JFS Heart and Soul Gala at discounted rate of $180 per person
• Planning and coordinating the Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament
• Developing leadership development events featuring prominent community leaders 
• Participating in JFS community service projects 
• Supporting JFS by participating in Embrace-a-Family

For more information or to get involved with Emerging Leaders, contact Ashley Harrington at (858) 637-3051 or ashleyh@jfssd.org.

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Leadership Connections
Leadership Connections is an initiative presented by Emerging Leaders at JFS, designed to connect young professionals with those who have already established themselves as pillars in the community. This initiative features exclusive intimate gatherings hosted by Emerging Leaders at JFS, which provide a special forum for leaders of today to share their wisdom and insight with the leaders of tomorrow.  

Topics range from business to politics, with an emphasis on philanthropy and community involvement. Past speakers include Ernest Rady and Leo Spiegel. The comfortable and casual setting of Leadership Connections facilitates lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions.  

Young professionals committed to bettering themselves and the community are welcome to attend!

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Calendar of Events

April 23 • 6:00–8:00pm – Leadership Connections with Robert Price

May 19 • 3:00–5:00pm – Service Project with JFS Fix-It Service

To sign up, contact Ashley Harrington at (858) 637-3051 or ashleyh@jfssd.org.

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