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Jewish Nonprofit Boards: CEO Perceptions & Actions for Better Governance

by Leading Edge
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Based on data from a survey of 304 CEOs in May 2023 and a qualitative research project based on 36 CEO interviews in summer 2023, this report shares findings on how CEOs of Jewish nonprofits perceive their boards and actions boards can take to improve their effectiveness.

This report shares our recent research findings on how CEOs of Jewish nonprofits perceive their boards and how that data compares with data from BoardSource about boards in the general nonprofit sector.

The data is based on a May 2023 survey of 304 CEOs and a qualitative research project based on 36 CEO interviews in summer 2023. This report also shares practical actions Jewish nonprofits can take now to improve their board effectiveness.

Jewish Nonprofit Boards Top 5 Findings: 
1. CEOs overwhelmingly agree that their boards add value and feel favorably about many elements of their boards’ performance
2. From CEOs’ perspectives, many Jewish nonprofit boards could perform better around accountability, fundraising, CEO succession planning, and strategic governance
3. Board chairs play a vital role and need more support
4. Board culture and trust drive board effectiveness. Jewish nonprofit boards could benefit from focusing more on building their cultures
5. Jewish nonprofit board composition should be broader and more representative

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