Sarrae G Crane Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Manages all aspects and activities of national organization including operations, budget, strategic plan, programming, & resource development; supervises staff of 10; provides leadership, direction and vision; develops and maintains relationships with key leaders of community.Accomplishments:Expanding constituencies to those interested in sustaining Jewish life for the next generation through programming, social networking and direct marketingConnecting Women’s League with KOACH (College Outreach Program of Conservative Movement) by developing and implementing a fundraising campaign which resulted in doubling attendance at annual KallahAnalyzing and upgraded database and financial systems Representing the organization to the general public, corporate community, legislative bodies, funders, the media, as well as Jewish, interfaith and government bodiesStrengthening ties to Israel and global Jewish community

Opened first office for JCRC on Long Island in order to create a long term, sustainable community relations agenda for the well-being of a vibrant Long Island Jewish community. Initial responsibilities included identifying and promoting common community affairs objectives among Jewish organizations, as well as between Jewish institutions and the broader Long Island community. Accomplishments:Created the road map for future efforts to integrate JCRCLI activities into Long Island communities by preparing a detailed work plan for JCRC development on Long IslandNetworked by meeting with community and institution leaders to determine which entities and individuals should be involved in this new ventureEstablished strong working relationships with leaders of Jewish community institutions and rganizationsConducted outreach to community members interested in pursuing an active community relations agenda appropriate to the characteristics of their countyIdentified and recruited 40 Jewish community activists to form JCRCLI committees in Nassau and Suffolk CountiesBecame a subject matter expert on the history and development of the diverse enclaves of the Jewish communal life of Long IslandAdvocated for the recognition of the uniquely suburban enclaves of Jews living on Long Island Advocated for change in the manner the central urban Jewish community organizational leadership addressed, planned for and treated the members of the Long Island communitiesRepresented the Jewish community at secular events

Director of the General Assembly (GA): Managed all details of large annual convention including corporate sponsorship, strategic planning, program development and production, working with volunteer and staff committees and logistics.Accomplishments:Provided professional support and direction to national volunteer committee in developing theme and framework for the General Assembly (5,000 plus participants)Supervised ten staff in developing and implementing GA program and budget ($2.5 million)Designed new corporate sponsorship initiative ($1.5 million)Oversaw development of website, marketing and all printed material, including the program bookEngaged and supervised outside external service providersLiaison with host community for all matters including volunteer recruitment and trainingDeveloped and implemented strategic plan including logistics Established sound criteria, research options and recommend suitable GA venues

Director, Social Action & Public Policy, Special Projects and Conferences and Special Events: Planned projected and originated aspects of Conservative Jewish social action values as reflected in program activities; represented USCJ within Conservative Movement, Jewish community, interfaith community and government agencies; and directed biennial convention.Developed, and implemented social action, Israel affairs, legal issues, accessibility, public policy programs and directed biennial convention for international organization with 15 regions and 775 congregationsDirected activities of 11 volunteer committees including recruiting and motivating volunteers Advised congregations on the creation and implementation of programs and synagogue management Designed, taught, and coordinated seminars for volunteers in congregations and regionsConsulted with governmental agencies in policy and program developmentTaught leadership skills to synagogue boards Produced educational, motivational materials related to social action, public affairs, Israel affairs and legal issuesRepresented USCJ to Jewish, interfaith and governmental bodies including: Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, National Council of Synagogues, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and International Jewish Committee for Inter-religious Consultation

B.A

M.A, Near Eastern And Judaic Studies

M.A, Jewish History