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COUNCIL OF YOUNG JEWISH PRESIDENTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 262145040 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · cyjp.org
revenue
$101K
expenses
$108K
net assets
$16K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

CONVENES OUR GENERATION OF JEWISH COMMUNAL LAY LEADERS TO BUILD THE NETWORK AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO LEAD OUR COMMUNITY TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE. ENVISION THAT THROUGH THE WORK, THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY WILL BE LED BY INCLUSIVE, CAPABLE, AND COURAGEOUS MULTIGENERATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS, PHILANTHROPISTS, AND LAY LEADERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Council of Young Jewish Presidents (CYJP) strengthens the American Jewish community by developing and connecting emerging lay leaders. It provides training, peer networking, and skill-building to prepare young Jewish leaders for board and governance roles across Jewish institutions. Founded in 2007 and based in New York City, CYJP works to ensure younger voices are integrated into communal leadership and decision-making.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Consulting for Jewish Institutions
Advisory service helping organizations strengthen young leadership bodies and engage next-generation philanthropists
Lay Leadership Certificate Program
Multi-month training program developed with nonprofit and educational partners to equip members with governance, fundraising, and innovation skills
Mentorship and Rapid Response Platform
Program connecting members with mentors and providing on-demand support for leadership challenges
Two-Month Council Convenings
Regular gatherings of the full Council to build relationships, network, and engage in collaborative problem-solving among young Jewish lay leaders
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Convene regular Council meetings for young Jewish lay leaders
      Convenes the full Council of young Jewish lay leaders every two months to facilitate relationship-building, networking, and collaborative problem-solving. These gatherings support peer connections and joint efforts on issues facing the Jewish community.
    • Support Jewish unity initiatives
      Advances efforts to promote unity through diversity in the Jewish community through programs such as the Jerusalem Unity Prize and Unity Day.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Deliver leadership development programs and training
      Offers virtual and in-person training programs, skill-based workshops, mentorship initiatives, and a two-year curriculum to build governance, fundraising, innovation, and board collaboration skills among emerging young Jewish leaders.
    • Run national advocacy campaigns for youth lay leadership engagement
      Leads a national initiative to inspire and mobilize young Jews to participate in lay leadership and board service within Jewish communal organizations, increasing youth representation and involvement.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
    • Operate national board matching and leadership placement services
      Provides access to a national board matching portal that connects qualified lay leaders with board and leadership opportunities across Jewish nonprofits in the United States, supporting organizational governance and leadership pipelines.
    • Provide advisory services to Jewish institutions
      Offers guidance and consultation to Jewish organizations on best practices for engaging next-generation leaders and strengthening the effectiveness of young leadership bodies.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Administer membership and benefits for leaders and organizations
      Offers individual and organizational membership options that include access to Council meetings, special topic salons, board certification applications, delegations, and discounted conference registration, including a 50% reduction for the bi-annual ACRONYM conference.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$99K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$99K
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +33.7%
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Jerusalem Unity Prize Partner — Initiative supported by the Council of Young Jewish Presidents to promote unity through diversity in the Jewish community.
  • Jewish Community Relations Council Network — Original founding body under which CYJP was established.
  • Jewish Community Relations Council of NY Partner — Partnered with CYJP to formalize its vision and hire its first Executive Director.
  • Jewish Future Pledge Partner — Developed the Jewish NOW Pledge in partnership with the Jewish Future Pledge.
  • Lubetzky Family Foundation Partner — Partnered with CYJP to support the hire of its inaugural Executive Director and deepen CYJP's work.
  • UJA-Federation of New York Network — Currently affiliated organization supporting CYJP's leadership development initiatives.
  • leading agencies in the nonprofit and educational sectors Partner — Partnering with CYJP to develop a multi-month lay leadership certificate program.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Inclusive Dialogue as a Foundation for Communal Unity
    methodology: inclusive_dialogue
    By elevating diverse voices and promoting dialogue across ideological, religious, and cultural lines, the organization fosters unity through diversity, because authentic inclusion prevents division and strengthens collective resilience.
  • Peer Network-Driven Leadership Development
    methodology: peer_network_building
    By combining structured peer networking with leadership skill-building, the organization strengthens both individual effectiveness and collective resilience among young Jewish lay leaders, because shared relationships and competencies produce greater collaboration and sustained engagement.
  • Pledge-Based Engagement for Early Leadership Cultivation
    methodology: pledge-based_engagement
    By using a pledge-based model inspired by the Giving Pledge, the organization fosters early and lasting engagement in volunteer leadership and philanthropy among young Jews, because public commitment activates identity and social accountability.
  • Technology-Enabled Role Matching to Increase Engagement
    methodology: technology-enabled_matching
    By using customized software to match young leaders with governance roles aligned to their interests and availability, the organization increases meaningful participation, because personalized fit improves retention and contribution quality.