Board chairs, board members, and CEOs serve on the same boards, but they don’t experience them the same way. This report shares what we learned when we surveyed entire boards, not just their chairs and CEOs.

Based on 1,302 responses from 62 Jewish nonprofits, the findings point to key growth areas: closing perception gaps between chairs, members, and CEOs, strengthening board culture, and making room for in-person and social connection. They also reveal a link between a board that stays in its governance lane and a stronger staff experience. Along the way, we highlight tactical wins, like a written onboarding guide, that every board can emulate.

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