Cohort III Executive Accelerator Nomination Form

Jewish Federations Executive Accelerator Cohort III Nomination

Jewish Federations' Executive Accelerator is designed to prepare mid-senior career Federation professionals for executive-level positions through a year-long cohort experience that combines professional development, applied learning, mentorship, and coaching. Program highlights additionally include a Leadership Retreat, subsidized attendance at the GA, a travel stipend to learn from another Federation and a Capstone Project.

Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible, so we can best assess your professional's fit for the Executive Accelerator. Federations may nominate as many candidates as they wish, however the Executive Accelerator will accept no more than 2 participants from any individual Federation. Nominations are due by May 16th at 5:00 PM ET.

Eligible nominees will receive an invitation to apply beginning May 19th.

For more information about Jewish Federations' Executive Accelerator, visit jfeds.org/acceleratoroverview. Any outstanding questions can be directed to Rebecca Ruberg at rebecca.ruberg@jewishfederations.org.

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Supervisor Name*

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Supervisor Email*

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Supervisor Job Title*

Supervisor Work Phone*

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Supervisor Pronouns

Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominee Email*

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Nominee Job Title*

What about this candidate inspired you to nominate them?*

What do you envision as this professional's next career steps now and into the future?*

Are you anticipating any C-Suite transitions at your Federation in the next 1-3 years?

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How might the C-Suite transition impact your candidates potential growth path?

What skills and experience would be helpful for this employee to take the next step in their career? What supports does your Federation have available to support this development — and where could this fellowship potentially help fill gaps?*

The Executive Accelerator places an emphasis on the learning and relationships gained through the cohort experience. How do you see your candidate’s presence enhancing the group's overall experience?*

The Executive Accelerator includes a combination of group and individual coaching. In which areas would your candidate benefit from coaching? *

If your candidate is accepted to this program, do you agree that Executive Accelerator staff may share portions of your nomination form with your candidates' coach?*

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The Executive Accelerator includes three in-person commitments (retreat in February 2026, travel to another Federation, General Assembly November 2026) in addition to virtual monthly programming. If my Federation's candidate is accepted to this program, I am aware of this time commitment the Executive Accelerator requires and will support this candidate to partake fully in the program.*

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The Executive Accelerator is primarily intended for your employee; however, we provide supervisor focused Zoom sessions to maximize the experience for the Accelerator and the Federation. Do you agree to participate in three hour-long Zoom sessions designed to support your Federation’s nominee in their learning and growth?*

YesNo

The Executive Accelerator is generously subsidized by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. Sponsoring agencies pay $1,000 per participant. If your candidate is accepted to this program, do you agree to sponsor them accordingly, including travel related costs for participation in in-person gatherings?*

YesNoThis may be a challenge for our Federation. Can we set up a time to explore alternative arrangements?Other

Are you the current CEO/Executive of your Federation?*

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My Federation's CEO/Executive is aware and approves of this candidate's nomination for the Executive Accelerator.*

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How did you find out about the Executive Accelerator?*

LinkedInA former or current Executive Accelerator participantA supervisor of a former or current Executive Accelerator participantJewish Federations of North America (JFNA) communications (ex. Weekly Round-Up or Federation in the News)Community of Practice CallWord of MouthDirect email from JFNA staffOther

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