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I've been in your shoes - I know how it is.
I was the primary leader and strategic thinker. I get what it means to make decisions that have long-term, permanent effects on dollars and people. I understand that staff and volunteer leaders are pulled in a lot of directions. I was the person called in the middle of the night when the building’s alarm went off, and then had to switch gears to meet with a donor at seven o’clock that same morning to make an articulate case for giving.
I understand how it feels to have the responsibility to oversee millions of dollars funds, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, and that the work mirrors the values of the organization and its constituency. I have instituted great change and witnessed its impact.
I've also been the person cheering on an incredible staff team, and sitting with a struggling team member, having a hard conversation. I have made tough decisions in the middle of a crisis and pivoted plans on the fly. I have created a culture dedicated to continued growth and expanded inclusivity. I have learned from everyone on a team.
We all work in the trenches to make big change happen.
Where do you want to go? Let’s figure out how to get there together.
I was the primary leader and strategic thinker. I get what it means to make decisions that have long-term, permanent effects on dollars and people. I understand that staff and volunteer leaders are pulled in a lot of directions. I was the person called in the middle of the night when the building’s alarm went off, and then had to switch gears to meet with a donor at seven o’clock that same morning to make an articulate case for giving.
I understand how it feels to have the responsibility to oversee millions of dollars funds, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, and that the work mirrors the values of the organization and its constituency. I have instituted great change and witnessed its impact.
I've also been the person cheering on an incredible staff team, and sitting with a struggling team member, having a hard conversation. I have made tough decisions in the middle of a crisis and pivoted plans on the fly. I have created a culture dedicated to continued growth and expanded inclusivity. I have learned from everyone on a team.
We all work in the trenches to make big change happen.
Where do you want to go? Let’s figure out how to get there together.
About Emily |
Emily (Rosenberg) Chaleff holds a particular expertise in identifying the potential for greatness in good organizations and helping them go from where they are to where they want to be. She brings more than 25 years of experience in management, revenue development, training, human resources, financial oversight, organizational development, board oversight, program development, persuasive writing, communications, crises management and executive leadership.
A Chicago-area native, she launched new sites for two separate nonprofit organizations in that city, Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps and Nextbook, a Jewish literary organization, between 2002-2008. After Emily and her husband fell in love with Maine, they moved, and she was executive director at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine (JCA) from 2008- 2014. A combined Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center, Emily led the JCA through a transformative growth process that culminated in the purchase of a new building site and an unprecedented $5 million in capital giving. Since 2015, Emily has consulted with various social service and social justice agencies to provide guidance in advancement, program development, facilitation, training, executive search, and strategic planning. During this time, building on a lifelong love of camp, Emily also co- founded and led Camp Alsing - a premier co-ed residential camp in Maine. Alsing provided a traditional camping experience for young people with social communication challenges including Autism, ADHD, and anxiety. She was the full-time owner/director until camp ceased operations in Fall 2023. Emily lives in Portland, ME with her husband and two sons. She is a member of Maine’s Institute for Civic Leadership’s Phi Class and has served in various community leadership roles including the Board of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools. She is an active volunteer in Portland’s Jewish community and public school system, and a student band vocalist at the Maine Academy of Modern Music. www.campalsing.com |
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