New York, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2013 </p><p> Repair the World, the countrys leading national nonprofit organization mobilizing Jewish volunteers, today announced the appointment of David Eisner as its new president and CEO. Eisner, who was appointed by President George W. Bush to head the Corporation for National and Community Service and tapped by former President Bill Clinton to lead the National Constitution Center, joins as the organization embarks on a new strategic direction. </p>
<p>We are thrilled to welcome David, a well-known, visionary leader with extensive experience in the non-profit, for-profit, government and grant-making sectors who embodies a passion for Jewish culture and learning, Geoff Lieberthal, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said. His track record of enhancing the efficacy, programming and positioning of leading organizations is extraordinary and makes him the right leader for Repair the World.</p>
<p>Eisners appointment, which follows an extensive search, is the latest step in Repair the Worlds evolution. In 2012, Geoff, Principal at Lee Equity Partners and a founder of the volunteer consulting group Inspire!, was elected as Repair the Worlds Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the organization is finalizing the details of its new strategic plan in the coming months. </p>
<p>Repair the World is a young organization with a limitless potential to help others and to have a profound impact on Jewish volunteerism and service in the United States, Eisner said. Global issues related to education, health, poverty, and the environment require innovative ideas and hands-on solutions. We are building a movement to capitalize and build on the ingenuity of individuals and the commitment of organizations on the ground dedicated to making a difference.</p>
<p>A former executive at AOL Time Warner and America Online, Inc., where he established and directed the AOL Foundation, Eisner has helped build and raise funds for start-up organizations that have become the platform for innovation in the philanthropy and service worlds. </p>
<p>As the CEO of the independent, federal Corporation for National and Community Service from 2003-2008, Eisner helped drive Americas national service programs including AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. Appointed to lead the $ 1 billion organization by President George W. Bush, Eisner is widely recognized for strengthening the agencys accountability, improving customer service, increasing public trust, and positioning CNCS for significant growth with a strong focus on volunteer recruitment and mobilization. At CNCS, Eisner worked with Points of Light and others to expand MLK Day into the National Day of Service it has become today.</p>
<p>He is also credited with success at the National Constitution Center, the museum, education hub and civic venue that engages all Americans in smart conversations about freedom and civic responsibility. He led the Center from 2009 to 2012, transforming it into a national leader in meaningful online and on-site discussion about the Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship.</p>
<p>Early in his career, Eisner was a senior vice president for Fleishman-Hilliard Communications, directed public relations and field communications for the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, D.C., and served on Capitol Hill as the communications director and press secretary for several members of Congress.</p>
<p>He has served on many boards of national nonprofit organizations, including Independent Sector, the National 4-H Council, Public Allies, Points of Light and Network for Good. He received his B.A. degree from Stanford University and his J.D. from Georgetown Law. </p>
<p>Repair the World began operations in 2009 through the founding partnership of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Einhorn Family Charitable Trust, Jim Joseph Foundation and Nathan Cummings Foundation. It has been highlighted in The Slingshot Guide, a resource guide for Jewish innovation for 50 of the most creative and effective organizations and leaders across the country. </p>
<p>We are thrilled to have a leader of Davids stature and experience taking the helm of Repair the World. Under his leadership, Repair will help to mobilize a generation of young Jews committed to making an impact on the world, as well as ensure that service and volunteerism are central to Jewish life, said Lynn Schusterman. </p>
<p>To learn more about Repair the World, visit http://www.weRepair.org.</p>
<p>ABOUT REPAIR THE WORLD
<br />Established in 2009, Repair the World is a national nonprofit organization that mobilizes Jewish Americans to address the worlds most pressing issues through volunteering. Headquartered in New York City, we connect individuals with meaningful service opportunities to help their local, national and global communities, and enable individuals and organizations to run effective programs rooted in Jewish values. For more information, visit weRepair.org. Follow us on Twitter @repairtheworld.</p>
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