The Center for Leadership Initiatives, Inc. (CLI) catalyzes the power and potential of individuals to lead organizations and communities to higher vision, meaning, and effectiveness.

As a new private operating foundation, CLI offers programs that serve current and future leaders of the Jewish community.  Through a weave of skills trainings, coaching, conferences and retreats, as well as online networks, CLI seeks to cultivate excellence, leadership and vision in the Jewish non-profit world.

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Living Mythical Lives
By Yonatan Gordis, On 5/12/08 2:06 PM

My mother’s father, Meyer Cohen, was something of a mythical character in our lives. Born (apparently) in Kiev in 1890, he was already in his 20’s when he immigrated to the United States. Married to Nechama (Nellie) Goldin in his 30’s, he was never much of a career man. He sold...



For the Love of Dave
By Yonatan Gordis, On 2/5/08 4:55 PM

When Dave Burnett, a 2005 recipient of the Charlie Award, a participant in ROI and Leading Up North and a dear member of our CLI family died in a tragic hiking accident on a Jordanian hillside two weeks ago, the light in our lives dimmed as if the grid of Jewish leadership had...



Community Wrestling
By Yonatan Gordis, On 11/22/07 3:37 PM
Two women in their 20's were arguing. Both grew up in the Orthodox world, and each, to a different extent, still identifies with it.

"How can I continue to remain part of a movement where the acts of individuals are...

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CLI is seeking a Fellow to work in its Vancouver, BC office!

This is an incredible opportunity for a young adult who is excited by innovation and the emerging generation of Jewish leaders to be part of a dynamic team that is offering cutting edge programs to non-profit leaders in the Jewish community around the world. This one-year position is for someone who has completed a BA, is able to work in Canada and has keen connection to Jewish community, the web, and writing.
 
If you are or know someone who is creative and intelligent, self-motivated, able to work well on a team, intense in his/her engagement with work, has a good sense of humour, is a good writer, likes working with humans and is seeking a life-changing immersive experience in a very supportive environment, please apply or send the attached job description along.
 
Interested candidates should spend some time on CLI’s web site to learn who we are and what we do. If interested, send 1) a detailed cover letter, 2) cv and 3) a writing sample to Vicki Robinson, CLI’s Office Manager, (vicki@leadingup.org) by 9:00 am PST, June 30. You may contact Vicki to receive a detailed job description.