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JPRO NETWORK INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624105 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S80P · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · jpro.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$242K
employees
6
volunteers
30
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

JPRO CONNECTS, EDUCATES, INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SECTOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

JPRO Network connects, educates, and empowers Jewish communal professionals across North America. It supports career development and networking through local groups, affinity groups, and national programs. The organization rebranded from JCSA in 2014 and merged with Leading Edge in 2025 to expand its leadership development mission.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.21M
    JPRO22 GATHERED OVER 1,200 JEWISH COMMUNAL PROFESSIONALS, IN PERSON, AS THE FIRST CROSS-SECTOR GATHERING SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC. THE CONFERENCE WAS A CELEBRATION OF COLLABORATION WITHIN OUR FIELD AND GAVE ATTENDEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEEPEN CONNECTIONS, STRENGTHEN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, AND ENVISION THE FUTURE OF OUR SECTOR, TOGETHER.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Affinity Groups
Groups for professionals with shared identities or roles, including a dedicated group for non-Jewish professionals in Jewish communal workplaces, providing safe spaces for networking and professional development.
Ben Mandelkorn Distinguished Service Award
Recognition for individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the Jewish nonprofit field, named after the founding executive director of the Columbus Jewish Federation.
Bernard Rodkin Professional Development Israel Fellowship
10-day educational seminar in Israel (sometimes with a Europe component) to enhance understanding of Israeli society and social welfare systems and support career development of Jewish communal professionals.
JPro Local Groups
City-based professional development and networking groups in 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada that connect Jewish communal professionals around shared issues and foster cross-sector collaboration.
JPro Young Professional Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding young professionals in the Jewish communal sector for leadership and professional growth, established through an endowment from The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies.
WellAdvised by JPro
Program featuring career advice and lessons learned from experienced professionals, using a signature ice-breaker question about career insights wished known earlier.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Leadership Development 3 activities
    • International leadership and organizational development initiatives
      Played a foundational role in establishing the World Conference of Jewish Communal Service, hosted its first international meeting in Jerusalem in 1967, and integrated the Association of Jewish Community Organization Professionals to strengthen community organization capacity.
    • Leadership and professional development through merged initiative with Leading Edge
      Collaborates with Leading Edge to support, inspire, and develop leaders and professionals in the Jewish nonprofit sector through joint programming and resources.
    • Professional development seminars and online platforms
      Developed and delivered satellite-based teleconferences, an online resource hub, and digital programs such as JPro Master Classes and JPro Online to support Jewish communal professionals’ education and networking.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Educational seminars in Israel and Europe
      Offers a 10-day educational seminar to Israel, occasionally including a Europe component, designed to deepen professionals’ understanding of Israeli society, social welfare systems, and community organization practices.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Leadership retreats and convenings
      Hosts in-person and event-based gatherings such as the Local Groups Leadership Retreat and JPRO19: What Connects Us to foster connection, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operation of local professional network groups
      Runs local professional network groups in 15 cities across the US and Canada that provide capacity-building, professional development, and networking opportunities for Jewish communal professionals.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognition programs for professionals in the Jewish community
      Recognizes young professionals and individuals with enduring contributions through formal award programs that highlight leadership and commitment to the Jewish nonprofit sector.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Renovation of affiliate membership model
      Redesigned the affiliate membership structure to better serve executives, professionals, and lay leaders in the Jewish communal sector.
    • Support and networking for non-Jewish professionals in Jewish organizations
      Provides dedicated space, connection, and professional development sessions for non-Jewish professionals working in Jewish communal organizations to build pride and belonging.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$809K80%
Program service revenue$176K17%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$2.17M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$783K
Investments$69K
Liabilities$972K
Net assets$242K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -48.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ILANA AISEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $247K
DEIRDRE MUNLEY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $174K
LAURA SULLIVAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $174K
board members · 15
  • ALIZA KLINE — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • ANALUCIA LOPEZREVOREDO — DIRECTOR
  • ANGEL ALVAREZ-MAPP — DIRECTOR
  • ARYA MARVAZY — DIRECTOR
  • AUDRA BERG — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN JAFFEE — DIRECTOR
  • CARRIE DARSKY — VICE CHAIR
  • ERIKA RUDIN-LURIA — CHAIR
  • JONATHAN LEV — DIRECTOR
  • KARI ALTERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RABBI DEBORAH WAXMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL JACOBY ROSENFIELD — DIRECTOR
  • ROMAN SHMULENSON — TREASURER
  • TERRY WUNDER — SECRETARY
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Association of Jewish Community Organization Professionals Partner — Merged into JCSA in 2011, transferring endowments and strengthening community organization presence.
  • Atlanta Jewish Federation Partner — Provides contact and operational support for the JPro Atlanta local group.
  • Columbus Jewish Foundation Partner — Partner organization that established the Mandelkorn Distinguished Service Award in collaboration with JPro Network Inc.
  • JPro New York Network — Operates as a local chapter within the JPro network in New York.
  • JPro Pittsburgh Network — Operates as a local chapter within the JPro network in Pittsburgh.
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Partner — Hosts and supports the JPro Philadelphia local group.
  • Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Partner — Supports the JPro Palm Beach local group through staff contact and programming.
  • Jewish Federation of St. Louis Partner — Hosts and supports the JPro St. Louis local group through its Millstone Institute.
  • Jewish United Fund of Chicago Partner — Hosts and supports the JPro Chicago local group.
  • Leading Edge Partner — Collaborates with Leading Edge, which facilitates the non-Jewish professionals affinity group and provides leadership through Deirdre Munley.
  • Leading Edge Partner — Merger partner as of January 1, 2025, to jointly support and develop leaders in the Jewish nonprofit sector.
  • Leading Edge Partner — Partnered to support and inspire leaders and professionals in the Jewish nonprofit sector.
  • Leading Edge Partner — Union with Leading Edge to renovate affiliate membership model.
  • Leichtag Foundation Partner — Hosts and supports the JPro San Diego local group.
  • Na'aleh Baltimore Partner — Hosts and supports the JPro Baltimore local group.
  • St. Louis local JPRO Group Partner — Local community group collaborating with JPRO Network to support Jewish community professionals.
  • The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Funder — Provided a generous endowment to establish the Young Professional Award.
  • The Wexner Foundation Partner — Supports the JPro Columbus local group through staff contact and leadership.
  • United Israel Appeal Partner — Collaborated with Bernard Rodkin and Herman Markowitz to establish the Rodkin Fellowship fund.
  • United Jewish Communities Network — Partnered through the United Jewish Communities Satellite Network to deliver teleconferences to Jewish professionals.
  • Wurzweiler School of Social Work of Yeshiva University Partner — Collaborated on a membership survey conducted in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration in 1999.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Facilitative Dialogue for Complex Issues
    methodology: ongoing_dialogue_over_closure
    By prioritizing ongoing dialogue over closure and balancing intent with impact, JPRO fosters deeper understanding and accountability in professional conversations because this approach reduces defensiveness and supports long-term cultural change in sensitive or identity-driven contexts.
  • Leadership Recognition to Strengthen Pipeline
    methodology: leadership_recognition
    By recognizing emerging and legacy leaders, JPRO reinforces role models and norms of service, strengthening future leadership capacity because public acknowledgment increases motivation, visibility, and continuity in the Jewish communal sector.
  • Local Partnership Model for Sustained Capacity Building
    methodology: local_partnership_model
    By partnering with local communities to adapt and implement the JPRO model, the organization creates locally rooted, sustainable improvements in professional capacity because locally integrated programs are more likely to be adopted, maintained, and scaled.
  • Peer Learning Networks for Professional Growth
    methodology: peer-learning-network
    By creating affinity groups and peer networks—both local and virtual—JPRO fosters safe spaces for shared learning and connection, which increases engagement and professional effectiveness because peer-based trust enhances knowledge exchange and reduces isolation.
  • Technology-Enabled National Reach for Professional Development
    methodology: technology-enabled professional development
    By using satellite-based teleconferencing and immersive experiences (including in Israel), JPRO delivers scalable, equitable professional development across North America, increasing access and impact because geographic barriers are reduced and learning is deepened through immersive engagement.