By: Latasha Brown

Mission Statement
To be the hub of Jewish life in our region. We
strengthen the greater community by nurturing
Jewish belonging and encouraging social, physical
and intellectual growth in an environment guided by
Jewish values and culture.
Demographic Information
Non-profit membership organization
Kids, families, teens, singles, seniors and those in
between
65% Non Jewish membership
Serving residents of Delaware & Pennsylvania from
all economic backgrounds

Policies & Procedures
Employee Relations Philosophy
Administrative staff Definition
Annual Review
Employment At Will Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity
Evaluation Period
Structure
Executive Director
Six Directors
Program Director- oversee 8 department and their employees
Director of Finance & Admin.- oversees 4 departments and their
employees
Facilities Director- oversees facilities, maintenance,
housekeeping and grounds keeping staff
Early Child Care Director- oversee the assistant director,
teachers and specialist
Marketing Director
Membership Director- oversees 3 departments and their staff
Creative Coordinator


Governance
Board of Directors
13 Executive Committed members
Elected for 1 to 3 year terms
President
4 Vice President
2 Treasurer
2 Secretary
3 At Large Members
27 Board Members

Funding
Membership Fees
Program Fees
ECC tuition
Summer camp
United Way of Delaware
The Jewish Federation of Delaware
Individual donations
State of Delaware Grants

Relationship in the
Community
Brandywine YMCA
Jewish Family Services (sister agency)
Strengths, Trends &
Challenges
Strengths

Great Facility

Strong finances (no debt)

Surplus last 7 years

Stability with senior level staff.

Longevity with staff
Strengths, Trends &
Challenges
Trends- these are connected to the challenges

Things shifting in culture

A decline in commitments

Last minute sign ups for programming

Remaining true to values of Jewish religion

Affected by the same trends in the Region and economy

Strengths, Trends &
Challenges
Challenges

Struggle to get new memberships

Drop in membership and camp numbers

Maximizing use of facility

Trying to get people to know you do not have to be Jewish
to be a member

Younger Jewish families not making commitments
Intern Role
Payroll for Camp Counselor
Assistant to Various Directors
Membership Appreciation Day Planning
Employee Orientation for Camp Staff
Assist staff when needed
Thank You!