named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Board Matching Service
Identifies and personally matches high-impact New Yorkers with nonprofit boards based on skills, interests, and organizational needs.
Giving Back Guide
Free resource offering practical advice and case studies on effective nonprofit board service, authored by Executive Director Cynthia Remec.
Nonprofit Board Summit
Annual event convening nonprofit and corporate leaders to share best practices in governance and board leadership.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 3 activities
- Distributing educational resources on nonprofit board serviceProduces and distributes free educational materials including a downloadable guide titled "Giving Back," a 30-minute video titled "What to Think About Before Joining a Board," and online content with case studies and advice to help individuals evaluate nonprofit board opportunities.
- Nonprofit board matching service for individuals in New YorkProvides free, personalized matching services to connect individuals in New York with nonprofit board opportunities, including candidate screening, introductions to board positions, and ongoing support. The organization has operated this service for over 25 years.
- Placing skilled individuals on nonprofit boards to strengthen governance and fundingIdentifies and places high-impact individuals on nonprofit boards, with over 90% taking on leadership roles within 12 months and each placement generating an average of over $100,000 in funding. These placements have cumulatively generated over $260 million in nonprofit funding since 2001.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Compiling and publishing research on nonprofit giving and board serviceCollects and publishes annual data on nonprofit giving from hundreds of organizations served, and produces informational resources such as the "Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board" to inform sector-wide practices.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosting educational webinars and summits on nonprofit board leadershipOrganizes and hosts events such as the Board Summit and webinars for alumni groups like MIT Sloan to share best practices, leadership strategies, and long-term considerations for nonprofit board service.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$321K
Contributions & grants$36K11%
Program service revenue$285K89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$431K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$395K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash$146K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$138K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA REMEC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $378K |
board members · 7
- AIMEE GARN — SECRETARY
- MARKO REMEC — BOARD MEMBER
- MERYL JACOBS — TREASURER
- MONICA MEHTA — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD HALL — BOARD CHAIR
- SALLIE ABELOW — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACY GREENBERGER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Placed a board member who serves as Co-Chair of the Ambassadors’ Committee.
- Brooklyn Ballet Partner — Placed a board member who serves as Board Chair.
- MIT Sloan Partner — Collaborates with MIT Sloan to host a webinar for its alumni on nonprofit board service.
- New York Government — Operates as a board matching service focused on nonprofit organizations in New York.
- New York Government — Primary geographic area of service and operational focus.
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business Partner — Collaborates with University of Chicago Booth and Law School alumni to deliver webinars on effective board service.
- University of Chicago Law School Partner — Collaborates with University of Chicago Booth and Law School alumni to deliver webinars on effective board service.
- YouTube Network — Hosts BoardAssist's video content on its platform.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts BoardAssist's nationally televised interview on finding a perfect board.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts educational videos about board service on YouTube, including a 30-minute guide and a nationally televised interview.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts educational videos on YouTube to inform individuals about nonprofit board service.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intellectual Capital Over Financial Capital in Board Servicemethodology: intellectual-capital-over-financial-capitalBy prioritizing intellectual and professional contributions over financial giving in board placements, we broaden access to leadership roles and enhance nonprofit capacity because diverse expertise drives innovation and effectiveness more than wealth alone.
- No-Fee, Dedicated Matching to Ensure Equity and Fitmethodology: no-fee_matching_serviceBy using a no-fee, specialized matching service that focuses exclusively on board placements, we improve access and alignment because removing financial barriers and leveraging deep organizational insight increases both diversity of candidates and long-term retention.
- Strategic Board Placement for Organizational Effectivenessmethodology: strategic_board_placementBy placing high-impact individuals on nonprofit boards through personalized, data-informed matching, we strengthen organizational effectiveness and drive systemic change because alignment in skills, culture, and mission increases board contribution and nonprofit performance.