James Rothkopf Elected to Board of Directors of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds
A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds announced that James (Jim) Rothkopf of Stamford, CT, a prominent finance executive, has been elected to its Board of Directors. FJC manages one of the nation’s largest Donor Advised Funds, as well as Fiscal Sponsorship Programs and a non-profit Agency Loan Program. FJC has over $280 million in assets under management and is headquartered in New York City. FJC is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission is advancing donors’ charitable goals and financial planning through creative and innovative solutions.
“We are excited that Jim has joined the Board of FJC,” said Lorin Silverman, Chairperson of FJC’s Board. “I know his keen investment knowledge and his long history of non-profit and community involvement will be a huge plus for us.”
Added Jim, “FJC has grown and expanded its services over the years and is one of the most innovative and creative organizations in its sector. I look forward to working with the whole organization.”
Jim Rothkopf is a CPA and a senior financial and operating executive with over 25 years' experience at major philanthropic organizations working domestically and internationally with annual revenues of $50 to $100 million. He has been responsible for the investments of large endowments as well as income distributions for over 1,700 individual endowments; Jim has a deep understanding of accounting policies and internal controls, employee benefits including 403b plans, fund raising and planned giving programs; Form 990 filings, legal agreements and banking relationships. Jim also has a strong background working with privately held middle market companies.
Jim most recently held senior financial and operating positions — including CFO at the American Friends of Hebrew University, CFO of Hadassah, CFO of UJA Federation of New York, Director of Finance and Operations at Peppers & Rodgers Group, CFO of Trinity Packaging Corporation, VP of Finance of Clarkson Industries, VP of Finance and Operations for Esquire's Globe Book Division and a Senior Accountant/Audit position with Arthur Andersen & Company. Jim Rothkopf received his M.B.A. in Accounting from American University and BA in History from New York University. He is a CPA in New York State. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Urological Research Foundation.
James Rothkopf Elected to Board of Directors of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds