ExecNET 2024: The Network's Annual C-Suite Leadership Retreat

ExecNET, our annual C-suite gathering, offers an intimate opportunity for executives and their senior staff members to come together, connect and learn from and with each other in a retreat setting.

Attendees then return to their communities with new tools and information and have developed stronger relationships with colleagues to call on as any challenges arise.

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EXECNET 2024 COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs:

  • Katie Hanley, CEO, JFS Hartford
  • Howard Olshansky, Executive Director, JFS of Greater Charlotte

Planning Committee:

  • Paul J. Blatt, President & CEO, Gesher Human Services
  • Maia Cooper, Executive Director, JEM Workshop
  • Asher Gellis, CEO, JQ International
  • Matt Greenberg, President& CEO, Schoke JFS
  • James Greene, CEO, JFS of Western Massachusetts
  • Karen Mozenter, CEO, JFS of Columbus
  • Nancy Riess, Chief Operations and Impact Officer, JCS Baltimore
  • Josh Taff, Director of Community Relations, ETTA

Welcome to The Network’s Annual C-Suite Leadership Retreat!

We are thrilled to bring together executives and C-suite professionals for two days of unparalleled networking, professional development, and a celebration of all things Jewish social service. This year’s theme, “Forward Thinking: Building Toward Our Future”, promises to inspire and empower attendees through engaging sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

Whether you’re here to gain new insights, share experiences, or reconnect with colleagues, we’re excited to embark on this journey with you in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.

“It is not enough to be up to date; you have to also be up to tomorrow!” – David Ben Gurion

The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is an international membership association, encompassing 170+ nonprofit Jewish human service organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel. Together, as we amplify our impact, our combined endeavors effect the lives of close to two million clients every year.

This year’s ExecNET Leadership Retreat will be interactive, engaging, and offer ample opportunities for our leadership to connect, share expertise and find support. We are thrilled to announce this program will be facilitated by Alison Sayers of Sayers Consulting.

Alison Sayers is a behavioral scientist with over twenty years experience helping leaders and their teams have hard conversations. She is a highly-regarded leadership development consultant for the municipal, small business, corporate, Crown corporate, Indigenous corporate, and non-profit sectors. As an Executive Coach specializing in Board Chair-CEO dyads, and leadership and team development consultant specializing in creating high-functioning and high-trust Board-Executive teams, Alison helps leaders and teams improve their mental fitness, enhance their leadership competencies, and elevate governance practices for excellence in decision-making, change management, policy development, and product/service delivery. She has served as a conflict mediator and moderator for teams of all sizes, and is a governance advisor and trainer for elected officials, corporate and non-profit Boards of Directors, and Executive teams in all sectors. Alison is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, and an avid birdwatcher, dog lover, and mom to two boys.

Sunday, November 17 

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – (Optional) Poolside Reception/Informal Gathering
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Enjoy Networking/Dining with Colleagues

Monday, November 18

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Continental Breakfast Sponsored by NFP | Hafetz and Associates
  • 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Programming And Networking (Lunch Provided) Sponsored by On The Go, Powered by CARS
  • 7:00 PM – (Optional) Group Dinners

Tuesday, November 19

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Programming And Networking (Lunch Provided & Sponsored by Amazon Business)
  • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – The Network Board of Directors Winter Meeting
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Board of Directors Group Dinner

Wednesday, November 20

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – The Network Board of Directors Winter Meeting continued

Full ExecNET 2024 registration includes access to all programming and the following meals:

  • Sunday (Reception & Dinner)
  • Monday (Breakfast & Lunch)
  • Tuesday (Breakfast & Lunch)

Network Board Members will also receive Tuesday Dinner & Wednesday Breakfast.

All meals provided during the Retreat are Kosher-certified by the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC).

  • Network Board Members (Sunday-Wednesday) – $760
  • Network Members (More than $3M Agency; Sunday – Tuesday) – $700
  • Network Members (Less than $3M Agency; Sunday – Tuesday) – $525
  • Guest(s) – $425
  • Network Board Members (Board Meeting ONLY – $185)
  • Additional Sponsor Representative  – $425
    • (Single Sponsor Representative Included; Registration Still Required)

Registration prices will increase after Friday, August 23

Upon completion of registration, hotel details will be sent to attendees via email.

  • Hotel Rate: $249/night + hotel fees & applicable taxes
    Check-in: 4 PM Check-out: 11 AM
  • Hotel booking will close on Friday, October 18.
  • Please refer to group code NJHSA when booking.

Please note:
  • Cancellations made before Saturday, August 31 will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between Monday, September 2 – Friday, October 18 will receive a partial refund with The Network retaining a $100 charge to address preliminary commitments made to the hotel.
  • Cancellations made later than Friday, October 18 will not be eligible for a refund.

The Annual Winter Board of Directors Meeting will be part of ExecNET 2024. The Board of Directors Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 19. Dinner will follow. The Board Meeting will continue on Wednesday, concluding by 10:00 AM PST.

The Network is grateful to the generous ExecNET 2024 Sponsors who have helped us create a world-class opportunity for our attendees.

Sponsoring our ExecNET 2024 Leadership Retreat gives you access to elevate your brand awareness with key agency decision-makers. It provides opportunities for collaboration that expand your reach and collective success for our dynamic Network. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Annual Retreat? See our exciting sponsorship opportunities here.

If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact conference@networkjhsa.org

Sayers Consulting

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Amazon Business

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NFP | Hafetz and Associates

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Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte

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Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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ExecNET 2024: The Network’s Annual C-Suite Leadership Retreat is right for any C-suite staff (i.e. CEOs, Executive Directors, and senior level staff members such as CFOs and COOs). 

You will receive a confirmation email from conference@networkjhsa.org upon registration. If you have additional questions about your ExecNET 2024 registration, please contact us at conference@networkjhsa.org 

Great, we are excited about your interest! Please click here to view the opportunities. If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact conference@networkjhsa.org.

The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is dedicated to the inclusion of all members of society regardless of age, gender identity, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or abilities. If you would like to request specific accommodations to enable you to participate fully in the event or have general questions about how we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere, please contact conference@networkjhsa.org.