Josh Feigelson Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Lead vision, strategy, fundraising, board support and development, and senior leadership team for IJS, a pioneering org in the field of Jewish mindfulness since 1999Led IJS through Covid, resulting in 100% growth in annual budget over 2 years, from $2 million to $4 million annually and staff growth from 12 to 18 FTEsLed Board, staff, and stakeholders in strategic planning process that resulted in a 4-year strategic plan and over $5 million in new multi-year foundation and… Show more Lead vision, strategy, fundraising, board support and development, and senior leadership team for IJS, a pioneering org in the field of Jewish mindfulness since 1999Led IJS through Covid, resulting in 100% growth in annual budget over 2 years, from $2 million to $4 million annually and staff growth from 12 to 18 FTEsLed Board, staff, and stakeholders in strategic planning process that resulted in a 4-year strategic plan and over $5 million in new multi-year foundation and individual giving commitmentsTripled email list size over 2 years; led launch of daily online meditation sit, new digital products, programs and faculty hires to reach more diverse audiencesDeveloped partnerships with other orgs to conduct joint research and develop and deliver content to new demographics Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Senior officer of leading institution for the academic study of religion in the world, with 290 students and 32 faculty. Responsible for all elements of student life and experience including recruitment, admissions, $12 million financial aid budget, academic policy, student conduct and discipline, events, graduation, and placement. Significant role in developing strategy and new programs, working with faculty and other schools and divisions of the university, and representing the school to… Show more Senior officer of leading institution for the academic study of religion in the world, with 290 students and 32 faculty. Responsible for all elements of student life and experience including recruitment, admissions, $12 million financial aid budget, academic policy, student conduct and discipline, events, graduation, and placement. Significant role in developing strategy and new programs, working with faculty and other schools and divisions of the university, and representing the school to external partners and stakeholders. Significant accomplishments include:- Increased both yield of admitted students who chose to attend, and selectivity rate of admitted students, to best-ever figures on record.- Increased overall masters program enrollment to highest level in six years.- Doubled student population in one-year Masters program.- Worked collaboratively with administration and faculty committee to study, recommend, and implement improvements in all areas of doctoral program, including expansion of funding to six years.- Oversaw development and implementation of essential new data and communications systems, including full integration with university student records database and creation of new Divinity School websites. Show less

Evanston, Il

Founder and leader of this national, award-winning social startup developed by Hillel International whose mission is to empower college students of all backgrounds to develop understanding of self and others across lines of difference. Created innovative framework to facilitate reflective and empathy-building conversations which, to date, have impacted over 100,000 participants on more than 125 campuses. Responsible for organizational budget of $1.2 million and oversight of 8 staff, as well as… Show more Founder and leader of this national, award-winning social startup developed by Hillel International whose mission is to empower college students of all backgrounds to develop understanding of self and others across lines of difference. Created innovative framework to facilitate reflective and empathy-building conversations which, to date, have impacted over 100,000 participants on more than 125 campuses. Responsible for organizational budget of $1.2 million and oversight of 8 staff, as well as all programmatic and outreach initiatives. Published thought leader and keynote speaker about Ask Big Questions at major conferences and events. Significant accomplishments include:• Secured over $7 million in foundation grants and individual donations to support and grow program on campuses around the country. In last year led doubling of individual fundraising and seven-fold increase in number of donors.• Directed comprehensive planning process to advance to mezzanine-level startup, with a strong earned revenue component and broadened impact. Successful strategic plan resulted in a multi-year anchor grant from the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust.• Led entrepreneurial effort with Union for Reform Judaism to scale small-group conversations project to 19 communities, engaging 4,000 members.• Launched Campus Conversation Challenge program to enable campuses to respond to the 2016 U.S. presidential election through widespread community conversation across political and cultural differences.• Led ABQ to be recognized as inaugural winner of 2016 Lippman-Kanfer Foundation Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom (national program division—selected from over 200 entries), and winner of 2014 Outstanding Program award from American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission on Faith and Spirituality. Show less

Created and implemented strategic communications for this startup, founded by major Jewish educational foundations, which aims to be the national hub for Israel education. Conceived and wrote foundation grants resulting in $1.5 million. Articulated organization’s thought leadership across multiple platforms; developed convenings for stakeholders and major donors; and facilitated constructive dialogue among supporters. Significant accomplishments include:• Developed case statement and wrote… Show more Created and implemented strategic communications for this startup, founded by major Jewish educational foundations, which aims to be the national hub for Israel education. Conceived and wrote foundation grants resulting in $1.5 million. Articulated organization’s thought leadership across multiple platforms; developed convenings for stakeholders and major donors; and facilitated constructive dialogue among supporters. Significant accomplishments include:• Developed case statement and wrote foundational documents to articulate organizational strategy and theory of change.• Organized partnership with Israel Democracy Institute and oversaw development of curriculum on Israeli history and politics. Show less

Evanston, Il

Guided vision, mission, and operations of this $1.1 million organization serving 2,000 Jewish students and thousands of Jewish alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Significant accomplishments include:• Led wide-ranging and creative revitalization of programming, from religious services to Jewish Theater Ensemble to social justice initiatives.• Obtained and implemented $150,000 Covenant Foundation grant to conceptualize, plan, and execute complete website redesign, including pioneering… Show more Guided vision, mission, and operations of this $1.1 million organization serving 2,000 Jewish students and thousands of Jewish alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Significant accomplishments include:• Led wide-ranging and creative revitalization of programming, from religious services to Jewish Theater Ensemble to social justice initiatives.• Obtained and implemented $150,000 Covenant Foundation grant to conceptualize, plan, and execute complete website redesign, including pioneering student and alumni blogging initiative.• Respected campus-wide student mentor. Within Hillel, guided development of strong and self-sustaining student leadership structures.• Named one of the Top 12 People to Know on Campus by the Daily Northwestern. Show less

Ba, Music

Activities and Societies: Hillel, Slifka Center, Berkeley College Orchestra (conductor), Yale Symphony, Russell Trust Association

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Religious Studies

Dissertation title: "Relationship, Power, and Holy Secularity: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg and American Jewish Life, 1966-1983." Robert Orsi.

Rabbinic Ordination

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Religious Studies

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Religion/Religious Studies

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Religion/Religious Studies