Ma'alah Board Matching
About
Ma'alah Board Matching helps professionals elevate their leadership by stepping into impactful board roles at mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
We match rising and established leaders with boards that align with their passions, skills, and vision — creating stronger communities through strategic service.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Elevating Board Impact
Jewish professionals bring more than passion — they offer lived experience, deep sector knowledge, and expansive networks that can transform a board’s impact. Their presence ensures organizations benefit from insider perspectives, relevant expertise, and a stronger connection to the evolving Jewish communal landscape. By welcoming these professionals, boards not only gain strategic insight — they become more dynamic, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
Insight
Jewish professionals bring insider knowledge of nonprofit culture, strategy, and operations, offering boards a deeper understanding of the field.
Connectivity
With vast networks across the Jewish communal landscape, these professionals open doors to new partnerships, funders, and thought leaders.
Perspective
Diverse voices and lived experiences lead to more thoughtful, inclusive, and innovative decision-making at the board level.
Strengthening
When Jewish professionals serve on boards, staff feel seen and supported — knowing there's someone at the table who understands the realities of Jewish communal work and reflects their lived experience. This deepens trust and builds a stronger organizational culture.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Unlock the Power of Board Service
Engaging in board service offers Jewish professionals a unique opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, broaden their networks, and make a lasting impact within the Jewish community. By serving on the board of a nonprofit organization, you can leverage your expertise in a meaningful way, express passions beyond your current profession, and contribute to the success of a cause that resonates deeply with you. Join Ma'alah Board Matching and take your leadership to new heights—elevate your professional journey while giving back to the community.
Perspective
Board service provides insight into the world of volunteer leadership, helping professionals understand its power and the ways in which they can influence and inspire within a nonprofit setting.
Leadership
Serving on a board allows professionals to express and develop leadership qualities that may not be fully utilized in their day-to-day roles, enhancing their personal and professional growth.
Networking
Serving on a board expands your professional network by connecting you with like-minded leaders and change makers in the Jewish community, strengthening relationships across sectors.
Impact
Board service allows professionals to channel their passions into meaningful action, creating lasting change in the Jewish community while engaging in work that aligns with personal values and purpose.
Board Service Impact On CEOs
According to the 2022 CEO Survey Report by Leading Edge*, a key finding revealed that CEOs with prior experience serving on nonprofit boards reported more favorable experiences when partnering with their boards in their CEO roles.
CEOs who serve as board members experienced a significant improvement in key areas compared to those who had not held board positions.
Strategy
The board effectively partners with me to set the vision and long-term strategy for the organization.
Positive Experience
Working with the board has a positive impact on me.
Support
Board members generally support me during challenging times.
*Leading Edge is not associated with this project. You can read the 2022 CEO Report here (statistics on page 42):
What Is It Like to Lead Jewish Nonprofits? Results from the Second Annual CEO Survey
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