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Holly Wolfson

Cincinnati,Ohio

Summary

A committed Jewish professional with deep passion for the community. Adept at evaluating progress and implementing strategic improvements. Decisive and forward-thinking leader with a resourceful approach. Offering ten years of proven success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Program Officer

Mayerson JCC
01.2022 - Current
  • Work directly with CEO and COO to create and manage all aspects of $19 million dollar operating budget.
  • Oversee submission process for Jewish Federation allocations, resulting in $985,000 in funding each year.
  • Manage all aspects of Jewish Foundation funding resulting in $1.8 million in operational grant funding each year.
  • Directly oversaw 2024 Renovation Capital Campaign resulting in $1.8 million
  • Directly supervise seven staff in Development, Marketing, Membership/Fitness and Programming.
  • Indirectly oversee over 100 full time, part time and seasonal staff.
  • Developed and continue to implement five year JCC strategic plan in partnership with CEO and COO in 2022.
  • Working in partnership with CEO and COO on $40 million expansion of JCC campus. This includes financial models for future operation, design and planning with architectural team, and feasibility and capital campaign management with development team.
  • Manage relationships with partner organizations and lead integration of program models with internal partners.
  • Fostered team cohesiveness, positive workplace culture and support of staff.
  • Work closely with Jewish Foundation trustees and other grantors to develop goals, approaches to evaluation and new initiatives that align with funder priorities.
  • Determine staffing plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives and participate in hiring decisions for new staff.
  • Work directly with Management team to turn strategic mandates into actionable program plans.
  • Lead processes to set organizations goals, recommended timelines and organize resources needed to achieve goals.

Program Director

Mayerson JCC
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Supervised twelve full time program staff in fifteen key areas of the business.
  • Indirectly oversaw 86 part time and seasonal staff each year.
  • Created and managed 22 of 42 budgets that make up the Mayerson JCC's annual budget, resulting in smooth flow of operations.
  • Developed strategy to convert JCC membership dues to donations during mandatory Covid-19 shutdown. Resulting in JCC maintaining 75% of membership revenue.
  • Chaired the Engagement Committee for Cincinnati 2030, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's strategic plan for strengthening Jewish Cincinnati by 2030.
  • Part of team that built and implemented new CRM for Mayerson JCC.
  • Instrumental in helping craft Mission and Values that drive Mayerson JCC.
  • Streamlined program guide submission process reducing submission time by 50%.
  • Wrote and managed all aspects of operational grant to Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, resulting in nearly $5 million dollars in grant funding in four years.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.

Assistant Programming Director

Mayerson JCC
09.2016 - 11.2018
  • Assisted Programming Director in day-to-day operations of all programming departments.
  • Worked closely with Program Director to inform and implement process models, collect data and track outcomes.
  • Planned and facilitated bi-weekly program team meetings.
  • Directly supervised three employees in the areas of Arts & Ideas, Jewish Life, Teens, Tweens and Young Professionals.
  • Guided program staff by establishing objectives to achieve programming goals.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
  • Developed, implemented and supervised all aspects related to my role as Programming Associate.
  • Developed, managed and reported on nine of forty two budgets that make up Mayerson JCC's annual budget. These budgets include several of the most forward-facing communal programs.
  • Managed all details of Fiscal Sponsorship related to local Jewish Federation Innovation Grant recipient.
  • Managed all aspects of community wide Israel at 70 celebration. This six-month long celebration required fundraising for and management of half million-dollar budget, promoting programs for 36 Jewish organizations, attracting and managing talent from US and Israel.
  • Created and managed quarterly Jewish and Israeli Book Club utilizing local scholars from University of Cincinnati’s Judaic Studies Department, HUC and authors from across US and Israel.
  • Co-led community-wide interfaith initiative to strengthen existing programs, develop strategies and broaden our approach to interfaith community. Mayerson JCC and Jewish Federation of Cincinnati are working with Interfaith Inclusion Leadership Initiative (IILI) of Interfaith Family to develop this effort.

Programming Associate

Mayerson JCC
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Developed, implemented and supervised all aspects of multiple community wide holiday celebrations over two years, attracting thousands of attendees and a committee of over 100 volunteers.
  • Developed, implemented and supervised all aspects of JCC Fundraiser and Community Professional Development seminar with 400 attendees and contributed net revenue of $75,000.
  • Directed & managed joint programming with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati on all Israel related programs – guest speakers, lectures, films, holidays.
  • Assisted in promotion and communication of JCC events and programs resulting in 25% increase in attendance and engagement.
  • Assisted Development department in planning and implementing donor appreciation events.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with Jewish and non-Jewish agencies resulting in joint fundraising and programming efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
2000

Skills

  • Program Planning
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Accountability
  • Collaborative Partner
  • Grant Writing and Proposals
  • Leadership
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Awards

Zahav Program Excellence Award Winner 2019

  • Honored on behalf of Mayerson JCC for community wide celebration of Israel at 70
  • Presented at the JCC's of North America Professional Conference Orlando, FL 2019

Harris K and Alice F Weston Junior Avodah Award 2017

  • The Harris and Alice Weston Junior “Avodah” Award recognizes talented professional leaders with less than five years of experience.
  • Presented by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, May 2017





Fellowships

Mandel Institute of Non-Profit Leadership - Executive Leadership Fellow Cohort V

Brookline, MA | January 2024 - Current


The Mandel Executive Leadership Program, offered by the Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership, is an 18-month fellowship designed to empower mid-career Jewish professionals to become senior leaders by sharpening their visions of Jewish communal life and enhancing their leadership and management skills.


  • Applied for Cohort V and was awarded an 18-month fellowship.
  • Fellows analyze the changing communal landscape, sharpen their guiding visions of Jewish life, and expand their leadership and management skills.
  • Fellows analyze trends in North American Jewish communities and Israeli society, and deliberate together about salient opportunities and challenges.
  • The fellowship includes four in-person seminars, skills-focused short courses and peer-led practice groups. Three seminars are taught by the program’s multidisciplinary faculty. One seminar is held in Israel and features joint learning with fellows of Mandel’s Israel-based programs.


The Wexner Foundation - Wexner Heritage Program

Columbus, OH | June 2013 - July 2015


The Wexner Heritage Program (WHP), funded by The Wexner Foundation in partnership with local communities, is a two year educational experience that trains Jewish volunteer leaders to grow through deep learning about Judaism, Jewish History, and Leadership. 20 ourstanding and diverse Jewish volunteers are provided with the opportunity to learn together while creating strong bonds.


  • Was nominated to apply for The Wexner Heritage Program in 2012 by local community leaders.
  • Applied for two year fellowship and was chosen to be part of a cohort of 20 diverse Jewish volunteer leaders.
  • Received training and education in Jewish history, thought, and leadership challenges
  • The program is designed to expand vision, deepened knowledge, and inspire transformative leadership within the Jewish community.

Timeline

Chief Program Officer

Mayerson JCC
01.2022 - Current

Program Director

Mayerson JCC
11.2018 - 12.2021

Assistant Programming Director

Mayerson JCC
09.2016 - 11.2018

Programming Associate

Mayerson JCC
01.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Cincinnati

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