Director, Leadership Engagement

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. 

The Director of Leadership Engagement (Director) is responsible for the oversight, innovation and general management of ADL’s premiere volunteer (lay leader) engagement bodies, the National Commission (NC) and the Global Leadership Council (GLC).   They also oversee ADL’s young leadership opportunities, including ADL ACT and Glass Leadership Institute (GLI). This role ensures that all engagement bodies are approached strategically, methodically and in alignment with the goals of ADL, and provide a meaningful and hands-on experience for our leaders, while supporting and enhancing ADL’s culture of philanthropy.

Strategic Volunteer Governance & Philanthropic Engagement

• Lead the overarching engagement strategy for the National Commission (NC) and Global Leadership Council (GLC). Partner directly with NC, GLC and committee chairs to manage national-level engagement, deliver targeted membership benefits, and cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy among volunteer leaders.

Leadership Pipeline Development & Targeted Marketing

• Direct strategy and proactive marketing for all leadership tiers, including young/emerging leadership programs (GLI and ADL ACT). Design and execute integrated outreach campaigns that drive awareness, growth and a robust pipeline of leadership talent and engagement.

Enterprise Alignment & Volunteer Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the complete volunteer journey—from directing comprehensive onboarding and reboarding initiatives to streamlining engagement opportunities. Assess and implement strategies that bridge national and regional engagement, ensuring a cohesive and highly activated volunteer experience across the organization.

Strategic Volunteer Governance & Executive Alignment

• Drive the national volunteer engagement strategy by activating leadership committees (NC/GLC) and ensuring deep, ongoing alignment between volunteer leaders, the National Board Chair, and senior executives to advance organizational advocacy and mission goals. Innovate committee structures as needed to maximize meaningful, active participation.

Leadership Pipeline & Programmatic Engagement

• Cultivate the next generation of volunteer leaders by spearheading comprehensive marketing, training, programming and mentorship initiatives for key pipeline programs (GLI and ADL ACT).

Signature Events & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate on the strategic curation and execution of flagship leadership conferences and global missions. Ensure rigorous project management frameworks and strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver seamless, high-impact programmatic experiences.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed. 

• Subject matter expert on volunteer (lay leader) engagement and management.
• High level of curiosity, ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and work independently and in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with a diverse group of leaders, staff and vendors.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Highly flexible, nimble and able to prioritize multiple projects and shifting priorities.

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives 
• Collaborative team-player.  
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative.  
• Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier) 
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously  
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work 

• The ideal candidate has significant years’ experience leading and developing internal and external teams in development, board/volunteer management, marketing or general management.
• Experience in a non-profit organization working on or with a board of directors is essential.
• Experience in organizational change management is a plus.

• BA/BS or equivalent experience is essential.

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role requires 3 days in the office.